Related Experiment Video
Updated: Mar 23, 2026
09:12
The Resident-intruder Paradigm: A Standardized Test for Aggression, Violence and Social Stress
Published on: July 4, 2013
73.1K
Intimate Partner Violence in the Great Recession
Daniel Schneider1, Kristen Harknett2, Sara McLanahan3
1UC Berkeley, Department of Sociology, 480 Barrows Hall, Berkeley, CA, 94720, USA. djschneider@berkeley.edu.
Demography
|March 23, 2016
Summary
The Great Recession
Area of Science:
- Sociology
- Economics
- Public Health
Background:
- The Great Recession (2001-2010) caused significant labor market disruptions in the U.S.
- Economic downturns may impact interpersonal relationships and domestic dynamics.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the association between adverse labor market conditions and abusive behaviors experienced by mothers.
- To explore the effects of unemployment and economic hardship on relationship quality.
Main Methods:
- Utilized longitudinal data from the Fragile Families and Child Wellbeing Study.
- Integrated U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data on local area unemployment rates.
- Employed statistical analyses to examine relationships between economic indicators and abusive behaviors.
Main Results:
- Household unemployment and economic hardship were positively correlated with abusive behavior.
- Rapid increases in unemployment rates were linked to increased controlling behavior by men towards partners, independent of household economic status.
- Macroeconomic downturns negatively affected relationship quality beyond job loss and material hardship.
Conclusions:
- Economic uncertainty and anxiety during macroeconomic downturns negatively impact relationship quality.
- Labor market shocks have significant implications for domestic violence and relationship dynamics.
- Policy interventions addressing economic instability may mitigate adverse effects on families.
Related Concept Videos
01:28Ending Relationships
244
The dissolution of intimate relationships presents complex emotional and psychological challenges, particularly when emotional bonds are strong, the relationship is long-standing, and perceived alternatives are limited. This distress often intensifies in romantic breakups, where the initiator may experience greater turmoil than the rejected partner. Contributing factors include residual attachment, guilt over causing pain, and uncertainty about how to manage the situation. The stress is further...
244
01:29Close Relationships and Culture
346
Culture shapes how people approach attraction, choose partners, and build long-term relationships. While some preferences in mate selection appear consistent across cultures, such as men valuing physical attractiveness and women emphasizing financial resources, cultural contexts influence how these preferences are expressed and prioritized. Marriage extends beyond romantic ideals in many societies and is deeply embedded in social, economic, and religious frameworks.The Role of Culture in Mate...
346
01:27Relationship Growth
284
Interpersonal relationships progress through stages, beginning with awareness and moving toward mutuality, where emotional connections deepen. While many relationships remain at moderate levels of mutuality, deeper connections form through self-disclosure, trust, and interdependence.Self-DisclosureSelf-disclosure involves revealing personal information, starting with surface-level details and gradually progressing to more intimate content. As trust grows, individuals feel more comfortable...
284
01:17Bonanno's Theory of Grieving
1.3K
Grieving is a complex psychological and emotional process that varies significantly among individuals. George Bonanno's research on bereavement identified four distinct patterns of grieving, offering a nuanced understanding of how people cope with significant loss, such as the death of a spouse, over extended periods. These patterns — resilience, recovery, chronic dysfunction, and delayed grief — highlight the diversity in emotional responses and adaptive mechanisms.
Resilience
Resilience
1.3K
01:27Post-traumatic Stress Disorder
819
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a psychiatric condition that arises following exposure to traumatic events such as natural disasters, forced displacement, or severe accidents. It significantly impairs individuals' ability to cope with daily activities and disrupts their emotional and psychological equilibrium.
Symptoms and Behavioral Manifestations
A spectrum of distressing symptoms characterizes PTSD. Recurrent flashbacks, where individuals involuntarily relive traumatic events,...
Symptoms and Behavioral Manifestations
A spectrum of distressing symptoms characterizes PTSD. Recurrent flashbacks, where individuals involuntarily relive traumatic events,...
819
01:23Jealousy in Romantic Relationships
254
Jealousy is an instinctive yet socially complex emotion that arises when a close relationship is threatened. Its origins lie in both biological imperatives and sociocultural conditioning, making it a multifaceted psychological construct. Although universally experienced, the triggers and expressions of jealousy vary notably between individuals, especially across genders, due to evolutionary pressures and cultural influences.Gender Differences and Evolutionary TheoryEvolutionary theory explains...
254