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Child-to-Parent Violence Specialist and Generalist Perpetrators: Risk Profile and Gender Differences.
Ismael Loinaz1,2, Maialen Irureta3, César San Juan2
1Department of Clinical Psychology and Psychobiology, University of Barcelona, 08035 Barcelona, Spain.
Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland)
|May 27, 2023
Summary
Child-to-parent violence (CPV) affects families, with distinct risk factors for "specialist" versus "generalist" perpetrators. Understanding these profiles is key for effective interventions in domestic violence cases.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Criminology
- Family Studies
Background:
- Child-to-parent violence (CPV) is a significant social and health concern.
- Identifying risk factors for CPV is crucial for prevention and treatment strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the risk profiles and gender differences in child-to-parent violence (CPV).
- To compare specialist (CPV only) and generalist (CPV and other violence) perpetrator profiles.
Main Methods:
- Assessment of 206 CPV cases (ages 12-28) in Spain using the Child to Parent Violence Risk (CPVR) Assessment tool.
- Comparison of two profiles: specialist perpetrators (CPV only) and generalist perpetrators (CPV and other violence).
Main Results:
- Generalist perpetrators showed higher rates of bidirectional violence, bullying victimization, empathy deficits, anger issues, and antisocial behavior.
- Females were less likely to be generalists; female specialists often experienced parental violence and family issues.
- Significant differences were found between specialist and generalist profiles, highlighting the need for refined typological classifications.
Conclusions:
- Distinct risk profiles exist for specialist and generalist child-to-parent violence (CPV) perpetrators.
- Gender differences in CPV risk factors and presentation warrant further investigation.
- More precise typological classification methods are needed for effective CPV intervention.
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