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Astrid Lampe1, Judith K Daniels2, Iris Trawöger1

  • 1University Clinic of Medical Psychology Medical University of Innsbruck Speckbacherstraße 23/4 A-6020 Innsbruck Austria.

Zeitschrift Fur Psychosomatische Medizin Und Psychotherapie
|June 2, 2021
PubMed
Summary

During COVID-19 lockdown, domestic violence (DV) unexpectedly decreased in previously victimized individuals. Insecure attachment, not COVID-19 stress, predicted DV.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • The COVID-19 pandemic and associated lockdowns raised concerns about increased domestic violence (DV).
  • Previous victimization is a significant risk factor for experiencing DV.
  • Understanding DV dynamics during crises is crucial for targeted interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the development of domestic violence during the early COVID-19 lockdown.
  • To identify factors influencing domestic violence in this period, particularly among previously victimized individuals.

Main Methods:

  • A telephone-based study involving participants with and without a history of DV.
  • Utilized questionnaires assessing DV, attachment styles, and COVID-19 related stressors.
  • Employed repeated measures ANOVAs and linear regression models for data analysis.
Keywords:
Attachment StyleCOVID-19Domestic ViolenceTrauma

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Main Results:

  • Individuals with a history of DV reported higher DV levels initially compared to those without.
  • A significant decrease in DV was observed among previously victimized individuals during lockdown.
  • Past DV experiences, childlessness, and insecure attachment predicted current DV, whereas COVID-19 stressors did not.

Conclusions:

  • Lockdown measures may have paradoxically led to temporary relationship stabilization for some, potentially linked to insecure attachment styles.
  • The observed decrease in DV among previously affected individuals warrants further investigation to determine if it's a short-term trend.
  • Future research should explore the long-term impact of such interventions on domestic violence dynamics.