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Patrizia Velotti1, Sara Beomonte Zobel2, Guyonne Rogier2
1Department of Educational Sciences, Università di Genova, Genoa, Italy.
Frontiers in Psychology
|July 21, 2018
Summary
Attachment theory offers insights into Intimate Partner Violence (IPV). Research shows mixed results on insecure attachment and IPV, highlighting the need for more studies on various IPV forms for better interventions.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Public Health
- Criminology
Background:
- Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) is a significant public health issue with growing awareness.
- Attachment theory provides a framework for understanding IPV dynamics and informing interventions.
- Research is exploring the links between relational dynamics and violence.
Purpose of the Study:
- To synthesize existing research on Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) and attachment theory.
- To identify gaps in current knowledge regarding IPV and attachment.
- To guide future research design and implementation for IPV and attachment studies.
Main Methods:
- Comprehensive literature search across multiple databases (Psychinfo, Medline, Scopus, Web of Science, PubMed) up to February 2018.
- Keywords focused on 'Attachment' and 'Intimate Partner Violence (IPV)'.
- Screening of 3,598 records, with 113 studies meeting inclusion criteria for analysis.
Main Results:
- Analysis categorized studies into IPV victimization, IPV perpetration (physical, psychological, sexual), and emerging research areas.
- Included studies on same-sex couples and IPV profiles among perpetrators.
- Some studies found no significant association between insecure attachment and IPV victimization or perpetration.
Conclusions:
- Current research presents inconclusive findings on the link between insecure attachment and IPV.
- Further investigation is required to understand diverse forms of IPV.
- Enhanced understanding will support the development of effective prevention and treatment strategies for IPV.
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