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  • Criminology

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  • Spousal violence in Pakistan is under-researched and not recognized as a public health issue.
  • Understanding the psychological factors contributing to spousal violence is crucial for intervention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the association between impulsivity, impulsive aggression, and borderline personality features in violent spouses.
  • To investigate the moderating role of impulsive aggression in the relationship between spousal violence and borderline personality features.

Main Methods:

  • Cross-sectional survey design.
  • 300 spouses in intimate partner relationships from the Hazara division, Pakistan, were recruited using purposive sampling.

Main Results:

  • Significant positive correlations were found between spousal violence and impulsivity (r = .708), impulsive aggression (r = .176), and borderline personality features (r = .605).
  • Impulsive aggression significantly moderated the association between spousal violence and borderline personality features.
  • Impulsivity, impulsive aggression, and borderline personality features were significant predictors of spousal violence.

Conclusions:

  • The study provides critical insights for healthcare professionals working with individuals affected by violence.
  • Findings have significant therapeutic implications for the treatment of couples experiencing spousal violence.