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  • Psychology
  • Family Studies
  • Developmental Psychology

Background:

  • Intimate partner violence (IPV) among parents is associated with adverse parenting and child outcomes.
  • The precise mechanisms linking parental IPV to child maladjustment remain unclear.
  • The transition to parenthood is a critical period for family functioning and coparenting dynamics.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the impact of pre-birth intimate partner violence (IPV) on coparenting quality during the transition to parenthood.
  • To explore the mediating roles of couple relationship quality and parental mental health in the IPV-coparenting association.
  • To enhance understanding of family functioning following prenatal IPV.

Main Methods:

  • A community sample of 156 couples assessed IPV before their first child's birth.
  • Coparenting quality was measured when the child was 1 year old.
  • Statistical analyses examined the relationships between prenatal IPV, couple relationship quality, parent mental health, and coparenting.

Main Results:

  • Both male and female perpetration of IPV were significantly related to lower coparenting relationship quality.
  • Couple relationship quality and parental mental health problems mediated the association between prenatal IPV and coparenting.
  • These findings highlight the complex interplay between IPV and family functioning.

Conclusions:

  • Prenatal intimate partner violence has detrimental effects on coparenting across the transition to parenthood.
  • Couple relationship quality and parental mental health are key factors explaining how IPV affects coparenting.
  • These insights are crucial for developing effective preventive interventions for families experiencing IPV.