Objectives

This study examines the effectiveness of a multimodal perpetrator intervention program (PIP) on intimate partner violence (IPV) perpetrators’ self-reported abusive behaviors, self-esteem, and self-concept.

Methods

A sample of 53 male IPV perpetrators, both court- and self-referred to a community-based PIP, were assigned to one of two conditions: intervention condition (IC; n = 38) and waiting list control condition (WLCC; n = 15). Data on self-reported intimate violence, self-esteem, and self-concept were collected at baseline, post-test, and 6-month follow-up. The Reliable Change Index (RCI) was also computed.

Results

A considerable percentage of IC participants end or substantially reduce their abusive behavior (reoffending self-reported rates were 10.7% at post-treatment and 12.5% at follow-up). IC participants increase self-esteem and self-concept. Changes were maintained at follow-up. Significant differences were found between the groups, with IC participants reporting reductions in abusive behaviors, scoring higher on self-esteem and self-concept, and revealing greater clinical changes than WLCC participants.

Conclusions

These findings suggest that multimodal interventions improve self-esteem and self-concept and reduce IPV perpetration.

中文翻译：

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干预计划对亲密伴侣暴力男性施暴者的虐待性亲密行为、自尊和自我概念的影响

目标

本研究检验了多模式犯罪者干预计划 (PIP) 对亲密伴侣暴力 (IPV) 犯罪者自我报告的虐待行为、自尊和自我概念的有效性。

方法

53 名男性 IPV 肇事者的样本，包括法院和自我提到的基于社区的 PIP，被分配到以下两种情况之一：干预条件（IC；n  = 38）和等候名单控制条件（WLCC；n  = 15 ). 在基线、测试后和 6 个月的随访中收集了关于自我报告的亲密暴力、自尊和自我概念的数据。还计算了可靠变化指数 (RCI)。

结果

相当大比例的 IC 参与者结束或大幅减少了他们的虐待行为（再犯罪自我报告率在治疗后为 10.7%，在后续行动中为 12.5%）。IC 参与者增加自尊和自我概念。随访中维持变化。各组之间存在显着差异，IC 参与者报告虐待行为减少，自尊和自我概念得分更高，并显示出比 WLCC 参与者更大的临床变化。

结论

这些发现表明，多模式干预可以提高自尊和自我概念，并减少 IPV 犯罪。