Related Experiment Video

Updated: Aug 5, 2026

An Experimental Analysis of Children's Ability to Provide a False Report about a Crime
07:36

An Experimental Analysis of Children's Ability to Provide a False Report about a Crime

Published on: May 3, 2016

[Impact of Intimate Partner Violence on Child's Cognitive Development - Results from the Evaluation of the Home

Sören Kliem1, Sarah Kirchmann-Kallas1, Anja Stiller1

  • 1Kriminologisches Forschungsinstitut Niedersachsen e.V. (KFN) Lützerodestr. 9 30161 Hannover Deutschland KFN.

Praxis Der Kinderpsychologie Und Kinderpsychiatrie
|January 11, 2019
PubMed

Insights

Intimate partner violence (IVP) negatively impacts child cognitive development between 12 and 24 months. Early intervention programs are crucial for mitigating these effects in at-risk families.

Area of Science:

  • Child Development
  • Psychology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Intimate partner violence (IVP) is prevalent and known to affect child socioemotional development.
  • Longitudinal research on IVP's impact on cognitive development is limited.
  • This study addresses this gap by examining IVP's effects on early cognitive skills.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the causal relationship between intimate partner violence (IVP) and a child's cognitive development.
  • To analyze data from families participating in the "Pro Kind" home visiting program.
  • To identify potential targets for early prevention and intervention strategies.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of data from 535 families in a psychosocial risk setting.
  • Assessment of IVP using a parent questionnaire item.
  • Measurement of child cognitive development at 6, 12, and 24 months using Bayley Scales-II.
  • Application of a structural equation model with a Cross-Lagged-Panel design.

Main Results:

  • A significant causal influence of IVP on child cognitive development was found between 12 and 24 months of age.
  • The study highlights the detrimental effects of IVP on early cognitive trajectories.
  • Methodological limitations, including IVP operationalization and attrition, may affect result interpretation.

Conclusions:

  • Intimate partner violence (IVP) demonstrates a causal impact on early child cognitive development.
  • Findings underscore the importance of addressing IVP in early intervention programs.
  • Further research with refined methodologies is needed to fully understand this relationship.

Keywords:
Cross-Lagged-Panel designCross-lagged-Panel-DesignHausbesuchsprogrammcognitive developmenthome visitinginnerfamiliar violenceinnerfamiliäre Gewaltkognitive Entwicklung

More Related Videos

Use of a Video Scoring Anchor for Rapid Serial Assessment of Social Communication in Toddlers09:16

Use of a Video Scoring Anchor for Rapid Serial Assessment of Social Communication in Toddlers

Published on: March 14, 2018

Assessing the Coherence of Parents' Short Narratives Regarding their Child Using the Five-Minute Speech Sample Procedure07:56

Assessing the Coherence of Parents' Short Narratives Regarding their Child Using the Five-Minute Speech Sample Procedure

Published on: September 19, 2019

Related Concept Videos

Information Processing Approach01:30

Information Processing Approach

The information-processing theory of cognitive development centers on fundamental mental processes, including attention, memory, and problem-solving skills. Researchers in this field examine how cognitive abilities, such as working memory, evolve and influence children's overall development. Studies indicate that children with stronger working memory tend to excel in reading comprehension, math, and problem-solving compared to peers with less efficient memory skills. Low working memory is also...
Cognitive Therapy01:25

Cognitive Therapy

Cognitive therapy, pioneered by Aaron T. Beck in the 1960s, is a structured approach to addressing psychological distress by focusing on the influence of thoughts on emotions and behaviors. All cognitive therapies involve the basic assumption that human beings have control over their feelings, and that how individuals feel about something depends on how they think about it. Unlike psychoanalytic methods that delve into unconscious processes or humanistic approaches emphasizing...
Family Therapy01:30

Family Therapy

Family therapy conceptualizes psychological challenges as arising from dysfunctional interactions within the family unit, rather than as isolated issues within individuals. This approach seeks to address and transform the patterns of communication, roles, and relationships within families to promote healthier dynamics and emotional well-being for all members.
Strategic Family Therapy
Strategic family therapy emphasizes resolving communication barriers and improving problem-solving abilities...
Community Based Intervention01:30

Community Based Intervention

Community-based interventions in mental health represent a paradigm shift from institution-centered care to treatments embedded within the fabric of local communities. By prioritizing inclusion and leveraging existing societal structures, this approach fosters a supportive environment conducive to addressing mental health challenges while promoting individual dignity and agency.
Foundations of Community Mental Health Programs
Central to the success of community-based interventions is the...
Impact of Social Context on Individuals01:21

Impact of Social Context on Individuals

Social psychology examines how the real or imagined presence of others influences individuals' thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. A key concept in this field is the role of social context in shaping behavior. The same individual may act differently depending on the social setting, due to the varying expectations and norms associated with each environment. This context-dependent behavior illustrates the influence of social roles, which prescribe appropriate conduct in specific situations.Social...
Relationship with Parents: Attachment01:28

Relationship with Parents: Attachment

Parent-child interactions lay the foundation for how we understand relationships throughout life. These interactions are not uniform across families; instead, they are shaped by a range of environmental, emotional, and behavioral factors unique to each caregiver-child dynamic. Social psychologists study these early relationships to understand how patterns formed in infancy influence social functioning and interpersonal behavior in adulthood.Attachment Theory and Early Relational ModelsJohn...