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Family Environment and Child-To-Parent Violence: The Role of Emotional Insecurity
Miriam Junco-Guerrero1, Ana Ruiz-Fernández1, David Cantón-Cortés1
1University of Malaga, Spain.
Journal of Interpersonal Violence
|April 12, 2021
Summary
Exposure to family violence increases adolescent aggression, mediated by justifying violence and emotional insecurity. Interventions should enhance family security and alter violence attitudes.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Criminology
Background:
- Child-to-parent violence (CPV) is a significant social issue with severe family system repercussions.
- Understanding the factors contributing to CPV is crucial for effective intervention.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the direct and indirect effects of family violence exposure, emotional insecurity, and violence justification on CPV.
- To examine these relationships using structural equation modeling (SEM) based on emotional security theory.
Main Methods:
- A total of 904 adolescents (13-20 years old) participated.
- Data collected via Child-to-Parent Aggression Questionnaire, Security in the Family System scale, Exposure to Violence Questionnaire, and Irrational Beliefs Inventory for Adolescents.
- Structural equation modeling (SEM) was employed for analysis.
Main Results:
- Significant relationships were found between family violence exposure, emotional insecurity, violence justification, and CPV.
- Adolescents exposed to domestic violence demonstrated increased future aggression.
- This link was partially mediated by the justification of violence and emotional insecurity.
Conclusions:
- Family violence exposure is a predictor of CPV, with emotional insecurity and justifying violence acting as key mediators.
- Prevention and treatment strategies for CPV should prioritize improving family system security and challenging violent attitudes.
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