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  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Family Studies

Background:

  • Aggressive behavior in romantic relationships has significant intra- and interpersonal consequences.
  • Existing research often focuses on interpersonal aspects, neglecting the role of familial factors.
  • A gap exists in comprehensively reviewing the specific components of familial influences on relationship aggression.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To systematically review and synthesize existing literature on the relationship between familial factors and aggressive behavior in romantic relationships.
  • To identify inconsistencies and gaps in current research regarding family influences on intimate aggression.

Main Methods:

  • A systematic literature search was conducted across Scopus, MEDLINE, Google Scholar, and SAGE Journals.
  • Keywords included familial factors (e.g., family support, family relationship) and aggressive behavior in romantic relationships (e.g., intimate relationship violence).
  • Included studies were original research in English, focusing on individuals reporting familial factors contributing to relationship aggression.

Main Results:

  • Twenty-seven papers met the inclusion criteria for the review.
  • Findings indicate inconsistent conclusions regarding the link between familial factors and aggressive behavior in romantic relationships.
  • Some studies did not establish a significant association between familial factors and relationship aggression.

Conclusions:

  • The relationship between familial factors and aggressive behavior in romantic relationships is complex and not consistently supported by current research.
  • Identified inconsistencies highlight significant gaps in the literature.
  • Further research is recommended to explore these familial influences and their impact on intimate aggression.