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The Experience of Partner Relationships for Male Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse: A Qualitative Synthesis Trauma, Violence, & Abuse (IF 6.325) Pub Date : 2021-03-17 Chloe Weetman, Gundi Kiemle, Michelle Lowe, Robert Balfour
Research has documented wide-ranging psychological impacts of childhood sexual abuse (CSA) for male survivors, but their experience of relationships is understudied. This qualitative review aimed to synthesize the qualitative literature concerning the experience of partner relationships for male CSA survivors. Electronic searches were conducted across PsycINFO, CINAHL, and PubMed, complemented by hand
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Spouse and Child Abuse Associated With Illicit Drug Use in Iran: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Trauma, Violence, & Abuse (IF 6.325) Pub Date : 2021-03-11 Shahab Baheshmat, Jaleh Gholami, Masoumeh Amin-Esmaeili, Behrang Shadloo, Afarin Rahimi-Movaghar
Background: There is a high prevalence of substance use disorders, especially among men, in Iran and is associated with a high burden on families. We aimed to systematically review the association between illicit drug use and spouse and child abuse in Iran. Method: Comprehensive terms were used to search three international databases (ISI, Medline, and Scopus) and a national database of Scientific
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Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children and Adolescents in Europe: A Systematic Review Trauma, Violence, & Abuse (IF 6.325) Pub Date : 2021-03-10 Beatriz Benavente, Diego A. Díaz-Faes, Lluís Ballester, Noemí Pereda
Objectives: The objective of this review is to provide a systematic and critical summary of findings regarding empirical studies conducted on commercial sexual exploitation of children (CSEC) in Europe. The purpose is to gain an understanding of the characteristics and main topics addressed in European research on CSEC, identify gaps, and give suggestions for future studies. Method: The review was
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A Scoping Review of Vicarious Trauma Interventions for Service Providers Working With People Who Have Experienced Traumatic Events Trauma, Violence, & Abuse (IF 6.325) Pub Date : 2021-03-09 Jeongsuk Kim, Brittney Chesworth, Hannabeth Franchino-Olsen, Rebecca J. Macy
Health and human service providers who aid traumatized individuals frequently experience vicarious trauma (VT). Although VT plays a critical role in service providers’ mental health and well-being, as well as in the quality of their service provision, little information is available concerning the development and implementation of VT interventions for service providers. To advance the development of
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Facilitators of Formal Help-Seeking for Adult Survivors of IPV in the United States: A Systematic Review Trauma, Violence, & Abuse (IF 6.325) Pub Date : 2021-03-09 Kristen E. Ravi, Sarah R. Robinson, Rachel Voth Schrag
A survivor’s decision to engage with formal services for experiences of intimate partner violence (IPV) is influenced by factors at the individual, interpersonal, and sociocultural levels. Understanding factors that facilitate survivors’ choice to seek services could be beneficial to formal service providers including community agencies, health professionals, and the criminal justice system, providing
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Help-Seeking and Barriers to Care in Intimate Partner Sexual Violence: A Systematic Review Trauma, Violence, & Abuse (IF 6.325) Pub Date : 2021-03-09 Elizabeth N. Wright, Jocelyn Anderson, Kathleen Phillips, Sheridan Miyamoto
Intimate partner sexual violence (IPSV) is a prevalent phenomenon, yet an under-researched topic. Due to the complex nature of balancing love and fear, individuals who experience IPSV have unique needs and face unique barriers to seeking care. The purpose of this systematic review was to examine the literature on help-seeking and barriers to care in IPSV. Articles were identified through PubMed, CINAHL
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Sexual Violence Against Persons With Disabilities: A Meta-Analysis Trauma, Violence, & Abuse (IF 6.325) Pub Date : 2021-03-04 Amylee Mailhot Amborski, Eve-Line Bussières, Marie-Pier Vaillancourt-Morel, Christian C. Joyal
A growing number of large-scale studies suggest that people with disabilities are at greater risk of sexual victimization than nondisabled individuals. However, certain results are inconsistent and whether potential moderators explain this variability in previous findings remain to be considered. This meta-analysis aimed to determine the magnitude of the difference in risk of being sexually victimized
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Childhood Maltreatment and Relationship Quality: A Review of Type of Abuse and Mediating and Protective Factors Trauma, Violence, & Abuse (IF 6.325) Pub Date : 2021-03-04 Osnat Zamir
Childhood maltreatment (CM) has long been recognized as a risk factor for good intimate relationships. Research on the effects of CM on relationship functioning has focused on sexual abuse in girls. However, CM also includes emotional and physical abuse and neglect and is also common in boys. Moreover, prior research has mostly focused on individuals in isolation, ignoring that marriage is a system
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Rural Women in Colombia, Facing the Postconflict: A Qualitative Synthesis Trauma, Violence, & Abuse (IF 6.325) Pub Date : 2021-03-03 Daniel Felipe Martín Suárez-Baquero, Martha Patricia Bejarano-Beltrán, Jane Dimmitt Champion
Women have been the major victims of the Colombian armed conflict for more than 50 years. Nowadays, when the country faces an aftermath focused on reconciliation, understanding women’s experiences during the conflict is key to providing them tools for social justice and effective fulfilling of their needs. This qualitative synthesis of literature includes publications in Spanish and English of electronic
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The Aftermath of Trauma and Abuse and the Impact on Family: A Narrative Literature Review Trauma, Violence, & Abuse (IF 6.325) Pub Date : 2021-03-03 Sarah E. Russin, Catherine H. Stein
The present narrative review examined quantitative and qualitative research on family members who support survivors of trauma or abuse. Studies included in the present review were found in peer-reviewed journal articles, available in English, published between 1980 and 2019, and focused specifically on the experiences of adult familial supporters of adult trauma and abuse survivors. A search of PsychInfo
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What Works to Address Violence Against Children (VAC) in and Around Schools Trauma, Violence, & Abuse (IF 6.325) Pub Date : 2021-03-03 Suruchi Sood, Kelli Kostizak, Nicole Mertz, Sarah Stevens, Farren Rodrigues, Michael Hauer
Violence against children (VAC) is a pervasive, global issue with both short- and long-term health, social, and economic consequences. This systematic review sought to identify best practices for designing and implementing social and behavior change communication (SBCC) programs targeting VAC in and around schools. Combinations of key search terms within five domains were entered into four databases:
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Understanding the Body and Embodiment in the Context of Women’s Resistance to Intimate Partner Violence: A Scoping Review Trauma, Violence, & Abuse (IF 6.325) Pub Date : 2021-03-01 Valli Rajah, Meg Osborn
Scholars acknowledge that women oppose male intimate partner violence (IPV). Yet there is limited comprehensive knowledge regarding how women’s bodies and embodiment, that is, their physical and emotional practices and the cultural and social systems that influence them, figure in this process. Our scoping review helps fill this gap by analyzing and synthesizing 74 research articles published in English-language
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Curricular Limitations and Recommendations for Training Health Care Providers to Respond to Intimate Partner Violence: An Integrative Literature Review Trauma, Violence, & Abuse (IF 6.325) Pub Date : 2021-02-24 Joel Seme Ambikile, Sebalda Leshabari, Mayumi Ohnishi
Background: Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a well-known public health problem occurring worldwide. With a multisectoral approach being emphasized in addressing IPV, the health sector has a key role to play due to many IPV victims who appear in health facilities without their needs being met. A well-designed and implemented IPV curriculum is necessary for effectively training health care professionals
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The Effectiveness of Women and Girls Safe Spaces: A Systematic Review of Evidence to Address Violence Against Women and Girls in Humanitarian Contexts Trauma, Violence, & Abuse (IF 6.325) Pub Date : 2021-02-22 Lindsay Stark, Mackenzie V. Robinson, Ilana Seff, Alli Gillespie, Jonathan Colarelli, Debbie Landis
One in three women and girls will experience violence in their lifetime. In conflict and postconflict settings, the incidence of violence against women and girls (VAWG) is exacerbated, resulting in increased negative social, economic, health, and psychosocial effects. In an attempt to prevent and respond to the occurrence of VAWG in humanitarian settings, Women and Girls Safe Spaces (WGSS) have been
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Caught in the Crossroad: An Intersectional Examination of African American Women Intimate Partner Violence Survivors’ Help Seeking Trauma, Violence, & Abuse (IF 6.325) Pub Date : 2021-02-18 Bernadine Y. Waller, Jalana Harris, Camille R. Quinn
Objectives: African American women are disproportionately impacted by intimate partner violence (IPV)-related homicide. They reflect the second highest prevalence rates and experience the highest rates of murder resulting from IPV victimization. Although most survivors note that they have experienced rejection and anticipatory stigma as barriers to their help seeking, African American women additionally
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Focal Concerns and Police Decision Making in Sexual Assault Cases: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Trauma, Violence, & Abuse (IF 6.325) Pub Date : 2021-02-15 David S. Lapsey, Jr, Bradley A. Campbell, Bryant T. Plumlee
Sexual assault and case attrition at the arrest stage are serious problems in the United States. Focal concerns have increasingly been used to explain police decision making in sexual assault cases. Because of the popularity of the focal concerns perspective and potential to inform evidence-based training, a systematic review and meta-analysis are needed to condense the literature. In this study, we
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Integrating Trauma and Violence Informed Care in Primary Health Care Settings for First Nations Women Experiencing Violence: A Systematic Review Trauma, Violence, & Abuse (IF 6.325) Pub Date : 2021-02-12 Patricia Cullen, Tamara Mackean, Natasha Walker, Julieann Coombes, Keziah Bennett-Brook, Kathleen Clapham, Rebecca Ivers, Maree Hackett, Faye Worner, Marlene Longbottom
It is imperative that access to primary health care services is equitable as health care practitioners are often the first responders to women who experience violence. This is of particular importance for First Nations women who disproportionately experience interpersonal and structural violence when compared to non-First Nations women, as well as the ongoing impact of colonization, racism, and intergenerational
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Healing After Gender-Based Violence: A Qualitative Metasynthesis Using Meta-Ethnography Trauma, Violence, & Abuse (IF 6.325) Pub Date : 2021-02-12 Laura Sinko, Richard James, Kathryn Hughesdon
Gender-based violence (GBV) is a significant violation of human rights, requiring specific understanding of how individuals heal and recover after these experiences. This article reports on findings of a qualitative metasynthesis that examined the nature of healing after GBV through the perspectives of female-identifying survivors. Empirical studies were identified by a search of peer-reviewed articles
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Emotional Intelligence and Aggressive Behaviors in Adolescents: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Trauma, Violence, & Abuse (IF 6.325) Pub Date : 2021-02-11 Alberto Vega, Rosario Cabello, Alberto Megías-Robles, Raquel Gómez-Leal, Pablo Fernández-Berrocal
Adolescent aggression is a global public health with long-lasting and costly emotional, social, and economic consequences, and it is of vital importance to identify those variables that can reduce these behaviors in this population. Therefore, there is a need to establish the protective factors of aggressive behavior in adolescence. While some research has demonstrated the relationship between emotional
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The Effect of Intimate Partner Violence on the Physical Health and Health-Related Behaviors of Women: A Systematic Review of the Literature Trauma, Violence, & Abuse (IF 6.325) Pub Date : 2021-02-05 Anita Stubbs, Cassandra Szoeke
Aim: The long-term effects of intimate partner violence (IPV) on physical health outcomes and health-related behaviors are underresearched in comparison to the effects on mental health and pregnancy. This systematic review examines the recent research in this area from 2012 through 2019. Methods: SCOPUS, PubMed, EBSCOhost, and gray literature were searched using the key words “intimate partner violence”
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A Scoping Study of Parents With a History of Childhood Sexual Abuse and a Theoretical Framework for Future Research Trauma, Violence, & Abuse (IF 6.325) Pub Date : 2021-02-03 Mariam Fatehi, Sheri E. Miller, Leila Fatehi, Orion Mowbray
Transitioning to a parenting role is a complex psychological process that can be stressful for a parent with a history of childhood sexual abuse (CSA). Over the past decade, important advances have been made in identifying the effects of childhood trauma on parents’ relationships with their children. This article presents a new theoretical framework that emerged from a scoping study of parenting experiences
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Adversity Interpreted: A Scoping Review of Adversity Appraisal Measurement Trauma, Violence, & Abuse (IF 6.325) Pub Date : 2021-01-29 Stephanie Gusler, Jessy Guler, Rachel Petrie, Heather Marshall, Daryl Cooley, Yo Jackson
Although evidence suggests that individuals’ appraisals (i.e., subjective interpretations) of adverse or traumatic life events may serve as a mechanism accounting for differences in adversity exposure and psychological adjustment, understanding this mechanism is contingent on our ability to reliably and consistently measure appraisals. However, measures have varied widely between studies, making conclusions
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Primary Crime Prevention Apps: A Typology and Scoping Review Trauma, Violence, & Abuse (IF 6.325) Pub Date : 2021-01-22 Mark A. Wood, Stuart Ross, Diana Johns
In the last decade, an array of smartphone apps have been designed to prevent crime, violence, and abuse. The evidence base of these apps has, however, yet to analyzed systematically. To rectify this, the aims of this review were (1) to establish the extent, range, and nature of research into smartphone apps with a primary crime prevention function; (2) to locate gaps in the primary crime prevention
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Experiences of Women Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse in Relation to Nonsupportive Significant Adults: A Scoping Review Trauma, Violence, & Abuse (IF 6.325) Pub Date : 2021-01-20 Bianca Brits, Hayley Walker-Williams, Ansie Fouché
Childhood sexual abuse (CSA) is a complex trauma with devastating long-term, negative effects on survivors. This study extended the understanding of experiences of women survivors of CSA in relation to nonsupportive significant adults documented in literature, as to date, there exists no summary in literature on this particular topic. As such, a scoping review was conducted on publications between
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Mental and Physical Health Changes Following an Abusive Intimate Relationship: A Systematic Review of Longitudinal Studies Trauma, Violence, & Abuse (IF 6.325) Pub Date : 2021-01-20 Samantha C. Patton, Yvette Z. Szabo, Tamara L. Newton
Longitudinal studies are critical to understanding health changes following trauma. The present systematic review adopted a longitudinal perspective on intimate partner abuse (IPA) by examining characteristics and findings of studies that followed persons who recently left an abusive relationship or who were at a point where they might leave and reported on health over time. Web of Science, EBSCO,
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A Scoping Review of Resilience in Survivors of Human Trafficking Trauma, Violence, & Abuse (IF 6.325) Pub Date : 2021-01-20 Logan Knight, Yitong Xin, Cecilia Mengo
Resilience is critical among survivors of trafficking as they are mostly vulnerable populations who face multiple adversities before, during, and after trafficking. However, resilience in survivors of trafficking is understudied. This scoping review aims to clarify the current state of knowledge, focusing on definitions of resilience, how resilience has been studied, and factors associated with resilience
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Cross-Cultural Differences in Student Attitudes Toward Intimate Partner Violence: A Systematic Review Trauma, Violence, & Abuse (IF 6.325) Pub Date : 2021-01-20 Laura Zark, Lata Satyen
Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a major human rights and public health problem which occurs at exceptionally high rates among tertiary students. Attitudes toward IPV are increasingly being recognized as a key risk factor for IPV and targeted in IPV prevention programs on college and university campuses. Understanding the influence of culture on attitudes toward IPV is necessary to change attitudes
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Teen Dating Violence Help-Seeking Intentions and Behaviors Among Ethnically and Racially Diverse Youth: A Systematic Review Trauma, Violence, & Abuse (IF 6.325) Pub Date : 2021-01-20 Diana M. Padilla-Medina, Jessica R. Williams, Kristen Ravi, Bernadette Ombayo, Beverly M. Black
Teen dating violence (TDV) affects millions of youth in the United States and globally each year. A systematic review was conducted to examine the help-seeking intentions and behaviors of youth between the ages of 12 and 19 based on racial and ethnic differences. Considering the high prevalence of TDV among racially and ethnically diverse youth, previous systematic reviews have recommended that future
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Factors Associated With Violence Against Children in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: A Systematic Review and Meta-Regression of Nationally Representative Data Trauma, Violence, & Abuse (IF 6.325) Pub Date : 2021-01-19 Ilan Cerna-Turoff, Zuyi Fang, Anne Meierkord, Zezhen Wu, Juan Yanguela, Clare Ahabwe Bangirana, Franziska Meinck
Background: This systematic review and meta-regression sought to identify the relative importance of factors associated with physical, emotional, and sexual violence against children in low- and middle-income countries. Understanding of factors associated with violence is important for targeted programming and prevention on the population level. Methods: We searched 17 electronic databases from 1989
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The Impact of Teasing and Bullying Victimization on Disordered Eating and Body Image Disturbance Among Adolescents: A Systematic Review Trauma, Violence, & Abuse (IF 6.325) Pub Date : 2021-01-19 Sinead Day, Kay Bussey, Nora Trompeter, Deborah Mitchison
Adolescence is a developmental period in which disordered eating and negative body image are highly prevalent, yet their risk factors are insufficiently understood and targeted. Despite research implicating both teasing and bullying victimization in the development of eating disorders, these strands of research are yet to be integrated. This systematic review hence aimed to identify whether teasing
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Trauma Bonding Perspectives From Service Providers and Survivors of Sex Trafficking: A Scoping Review Trauma, Violence, & Abuse (IF 6.325) Pub Date : 2021-01-18 Kaitlin Casassa, Logan Knight, Cecilia Mengo
A trauma bond is an emotional attachment between an abuser and victim. Trauma bonds in sex trafficking compel victims to submit to continued exploitation and protect the trafficker. This scoping review examines trauma bonds in sex trafficking situations, its conceptualizations, and key characteristics. Ten databases were searched using sex trafficking AND trauma bonding–related terms; sex trafficking
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The Relationship Between Policy, Media, and Perceptions of Sexual Offenders Between 2007 and 2017: A Review of the Literature Trauma, Violence, & Abuse (IF 6.325) Pub Date : 2021-01-13 Judith Zatkin, Miranda Sitney, Keith Kaufman
Sexual violence is a prominent social problem that harms many victims every year. Perpetrators of these crimes tend to exist in a binary. Some are convicted by the criminal justice system, where they face sanctions such as jail time and registration and are demonized by society. Others never face any sanctions for harm caused and are exonerated for their actions. This review examines public perceptions
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Is There Such a Thing as a Hate Crime Paradigm? An Integrative Review of Bias-Motivated Violent Victimization and Offending, Its Effects and Underlying Mechanisms Trauma, Violence, & Abuse (IF 6.325) Pub Date : 2020-12-24 Diego A. Díaz-Faes, Noemí Pereda
Despite the growing number of bias-motivated violence studies, the evidence available remains limited, and there are several gaps in our understanding of the complex relationship between negative attitudes and biased violence. In addition, the literature on this topic has many facets and nuances and is often contradictory, so it is difficult to obtain a clear overall picture. Research has made good
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Gender, Power, and Health: Measuring and Assessing Sexual Relationship Power Equity Among Young Sub-Saharan African Women and Men, a Systematic Review Trauma, Violence, & Abuse (IF 6.325) Pub Date : 2020-12-23 Kalysha Closson, Jane Ndungu, Mags Beksinska, Gina Ogilvie, Janan J Dietrich, Anne Gadermann, Andrew Gibbs, Mzikazi Nduna, Jenni Smit, Glenda Gray, Angela Kaida
Gender inequity, including low sexual relationship power (SRP), is an important determinant of intimate partner violence (IPV) and negative sexual, reproductive, and mental health. Different versions of the Sexual Relationship Power Scale (SRPS) are commonly used within youth studies to examine how gender inequities, including controlling behaviors, in heterosexual relationships impact the lives of
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Reducing Shame, Promoting Dignity: A Model for the Primary Prevention of Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Trauma, Violence, & Abuse (IF 6.325) Pub Date : 2020-12-20 Michael Salter, Heather Hall
Complex post-traumatic stress disorder (CPTSD) refers to the complex psychological and psychosocial sequelae caused by prolonged interpersonal abuse. Contemporary approaches to CPTSD are dominated by individualized psychological interventions that are long term and costly. However, accumulating evidence indicates that CPTSD is a high prevalence mental illness implicated in significant social problems
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Cumulative Stressors and Adolescent Substance Use: A Review of 21st-Century Literature Trauma, Violence, & Abuse (IF 6.325) Pub Date : 2020-12-20 John P. Hoffmann, Melissa S. Jones
The aim of this review is to assess empirical studies from the last 2 decades that have examined the association between cumulative stressors and adolescent substance use. Cumulative stressors were measured in these studies with adverse childhood experiences or adolescent stressful life events inventories. The 109 articles meeting the eligibility criteria that emerged from the review demonstrated a
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Refugee Children and Interventions for Depression: A Review of Current Interventions and Implications of the Ecological Context Trauma, Violence, & Abuse (IF 6.325) Pub Date : 2020-12-17 Tori S. Simenec, Brie M. Reid
As of 2018, over 25.4 million people worldwide meet the criteria to be considered refugees, the highest number on record. Over half of these individuals are under 18 years old, leaving approximately 12 million children to cope with the trauma and stress typically encountered by refugees. Increased rates of depression in this population are well-documented in the literature. This article reviews the
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Hate Crimes and Race-Based Trauma on Latinx Populations: A Critical Review of the Current Research Trauma, Violence, & Abuse (IF 6.325) Pub Date : 2020-12-16 Sarah Lockwood, Carlos A. Cuevas
Traditionally, the literature has sought to understand the impact of racial minority status and trauma as it relates to interpersonal violence, domestic violence, and sexual assault. What has not been as extensively reviewed and summarized is how racially or ethnically motivated hate crimes impact the mental health of minorities—particularly Latinx/Hispanic groups. This review aims to summarize the
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The Relationship Between Children’s Exposure to Intimate Partner Violence and an Emotional–Behavioral Disability: A Scoping Review Trauma, Violence, & Abuse (IF 6.325) Pub Date : 2020-12-16 Kristen E. Ravi, Beverly M. Black
Children’s exposure to intimate partner violence (IPV) is an adverse childhood experience that often results in academic, behavior, and mental health difficulties. This study reviewed the empirical studies examining the relationship between children’s exposure to IPV and an emotional–behavioral disability (EBD). Studies were included in the review if they examined the relationship between exposure
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Treating Sexual Dysfunctions Among Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse: An Overview of Empirical Research Trauma, Violence, & Abuse (IF 6.325) Pub Date : 2020-12-15 Ateret Gewirtz-Meydan
Sexual problems are very prevalent among survivors of child sexual abuse (CSA). Yet, various approaches to therapy do not seem to address this issue when treating these individuals. Traditional sex therapy may also not suit the experiences of CSA survivors, as CSA was not considered when the most well-known and frequently used techniques were developed. The present review sought to identify (1) theory-based
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Factors Associated With Intimate Partner Violence Perpetration and Victimization in Asylum Seeking and Refugee Populations: A Systematic Review Trauma, Violence, & Abuse (IF 6.325) Pub Date : 2020-12-11 Riyad El-Moslemany, Lisa Mellon, Louise Tully, Samuel J. McConkey
Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a common and serious health and justice problem. Asylum seekers and refugees are generally vulnerable to violence and may be particularly vulnerable to IPV. The aim of this study is to identify factors associated with IPV perpetration and victimization in asylum seeking and refugee populations through a systematic review of the literature. PubMed, Web of Science,
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The Effect of Female Economic Empowerment Interventions on the Risk of Intimate Partner Violence: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Trauma, Violence, & Abuse (IF 6.325) Pub Date : 2020-12-08 Isabel Eggers del Campo, Janina Isabel Steinert
Women’s economic empowerment is an essential component of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Not only is it an end in itself but it has further been promoted for its potential to create positive externalities, including the reduction of intimate partner violence (IPV). However, the link between economic empowerment and the risk of IPV remains theoretically ambiguous. Marital dependency
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Attributions of Blame in Stranger and Acquaintance Rape: A Multilevel Meta-Analysis and Systematic Review Trauma, Violence, & Abuse (IF 6.325) Pub Date : 2020-12-07 Sofia Persson, Katie Dhingra
Background: Victim blame, particularly in cases of acquaintance rape, presents an obstacle to criminal justice. Past research indicates that acquaintance rape results in more blame than stranger rape. However, there are inconsistencies in these findings (e.g., whether there is a linear relationship between victim blame and relationship closeness), partly due to methodological variation. Objectives:
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Childhood Emotional Maltreatment and Adulthood Romantic Relationship Well-Being: A Multilevel, Meta-Analytic Review Trauma, Violence, & Abuse (IF 6.325) Pub Date : 2020-12-03 Hongjian Cao, Rongzi Ma, Xiaomin Li, Yue Liang, Qinglu Wu, Peilian Chi, Jian-Bin Li, Nan Zhou
During the past decade, research on the link between childhood emotional maltreatment and adulthood romantic relationship well-being has been accumulating, but there still lacks a systematic, quantitative evaluation of existing research. This three-level, meta-analysis aimed to fill this gap. Reports were included if they examined the link between early emotional maltreatment and adulthood romantic
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Life Course and Socioecological Influences on Gender-Equitable Attitudes Among Men: A Scoping Review Trauma, Violence, & Abuse (IF 6.325) Pub Date : 2020-12-03 Erin A. Casey, Anna Ihrig, Melinda Roman, Jill C. Hoxmeier, Juliana Carlson, Kelsey Greer
Emerging research suggests that holding gender-equitable attitudes (GEA) is associated with decreased risk of gender-based violence perpetration and increased willingness to engage in violence preventative actions among men. GEA, defined here as support for political, economic, and social equity across gender in both public and private spheres, may therefore constitute a protective factor against perpetration
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Traumatic Childbirth Experiences of New Parents: A Meta-Synthesis Trauma, Violence, & Abuse (IF 6.325) Pub Date : 2020-12-01 Shefaly Shorey, Phyllis Zhi En Wong
Childbirth is usually a joyous occasion. However, a significant proportion of parents experienced traumatic childbirths and suffered post-traumatic consequences, which needs urgent attention. Therefore, this review aimed to explore and understand the traumatic childbirth experiences of parents. A systematic review of qualitative studies was done. The consolidated evidence was meta-summarized and meta-synthesized
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Intimate Partner Violence and Perinatal Post-Traumatic Stress and Depression Symptoms: A Systematic Review of Findings in Longitudinal Studies Trauma, Violence, & Abuse (IF 6.325) Pub Date : 2020-11-28 Julia L. Paulson
The link between maternal violence exposure and adverse obstetric outcomes is well-documented, but less is understood about the relationship between intimate partner violence (IPV) exposure and perinatal post-traumatic stress symptoms(PTSS) and depression in women around the world. A systematic review was conducted to synthesize empirical literature on the associations between IPV (e.g., before pregnancy
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A Scoping Review of Intimate Partner Violence as It Relates to the Experiences of Gay and Bisexual Men Trauma, Violence, & Abuse (IF 6.325) Pub Date : 2020-11-18 Aisling Callan, Melissa Corbally, Rosaleen McElvaney
Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a global health issue that encroaches beyond parameters of age, gender, sexual orientation and is the subject of extensive scholarly inquiry. Research on IPV in heterosexual couples, in particular on heterosexual women, has been prolific. However, there is a dearth of literature to document the distinct experiences of gay and bisexual men, despite the evidence of
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Risk and Protective Factors for Men’s Sexual Violence Against Women at Higher Education Institutions: A Systematic and Meta-Analytic Review of the Longitudinal Evidence Trauma, Violence, & Abuse (IF 6.325) Pub Date : 2020-11-11 Bridget Steele, Mackenzie Martin, Alexa Yakubovich, David K. Humphreys, Elizabeth Nye
Sexual violence among higher education institution (HEI) students is a growing public health concern. To date, there is little evidence on how to effectively prevent sexual violence among this demographic. This study is the first systematic review to meta-analyze all available evidence for risk and protective factors of sexual violence perpetrated by men at HEIs. We searched four electronic databases
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A Scoping Review of the Trauma Recovery and Empowerment Model (TREM) Trauma, Violence, & Abuse (IF 6.325) Pub Date : 2020-11-10 Melanie Masin-Moyer, Jessica Cho Kim, Malitta Engstrom, Phyllis Solomon
The link between interpersonal trauma and negative biopsychosocial outcomes has been well-documented. Integrated treatments that address trauma, mental health, and substance use among women with trauma histories have been found to be more effective than treatments that focus separately on these concerns. Since the early 2000s, the Trauma Recovery and Empowerment Model (TREM) has been described as a
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The Multidimensional Taxonomy of Individual Resilience Trauma, Violence, & Abuse (IF 6.325) Pub Date : 2020-11-04 Laura E. Miller-Graff
Theoretical work in resilience has continuously evolved to inform and respond to advances in empirical work. In order to further scientific inquiry, it must continue to do so. This narrative overview of the field of resilience science focuses on contemporary challenges confronted by theoretical models of individual resilience and proposes a taxonomic structure for resilience—the multidimensional taxonomy
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A Systematic Review of Intimate Partner Violence Interventions Impacting South Asian Women in the United States. Trauma, Violence, & Abuse (IF 6.325) Pub Date : 2020-09-24 Saumya Tripathi,Sameena Azhar
This systematic review is the first published attempt to synthesize literature pertaining to intimate partner violence (IPV) interventions impacting South Asian women in the United States. Applying the conceptual framework of intersectionality, the goals of this review are to (1) understand current trends, intervention modalities, and areas of focus within IPV interventions targeting South Asian communities
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A Systematic Review of Treatment Interventions for Individuals With Intellectual Disability and Trauma Symptoms: A Review of the Recent Literature. Trauma, Violence, & Abuse (IF 6.325) Pub Date : 2020-09-24 Gary Byrne
Individuals with intellectual disabilities (IDs) are at increased susceptibility to adverse life experiences and trauma sequelae. There is a disparate range of therapeutic interventions for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and associated symptoms. This systematic review aimed to appraise the effectiveness of both cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing
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Coordinated Community Responses to Domestic Violence: A Systematic Review of the Literature. Trauma, Violence, & Abuse (IF 6.325) Pub Date : 2020-09-21 Laura Johnson,Amanda M Stylianou
Coordinated community responses (CCRs) are a commonly used intervention in the field of domestic violence (DV), yet research findings on CCRs to DV have been inconsistent. The aim of this study was to examine the current state of CCRs to DV, with a specific focus on those responses that involve law enforcement officers as key players. A systematic review of 31 databases resulted in 18 peer-reviewed
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The Experiences of Persistent Pain Among Women With a History of Intimate Partner Violence: A Systematic Review. Trauma, Violence, & Abuse (IF 6.325) Pub Date : 2020-09-18 Natasha Walker,Kristen Beek,Huan Chen,Jie Shang,Sally Stevenson,Karen Williams,Hayley Herzog,Jareen Ahmed,Patricia Cullen
Women experience persistent pain at higher rates than men; however, women are less likely to be provided with adequate or appropriate care and more likely to have their pain experiences dismissed. The purpose of this review is to consider the complex interaction of the biopsychosocial factors in the experience of persistent pain in order to inform improved models of care. Given persistent pain is among
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The Risk of Family Violence After Incarceration: An Integrative Review. Trauma, Violence, & Abuse (IF 6.325) Pub Date : 2020-09-18 Richard Stansfield,Daniel Semenza,Laura Napolitano,Melanie Gaston,Megan Coleman,Maria Diaz
Despite the importance of understanding the prevalence, causes, and consequences of conflict and violence within families, the specific risk of violence following a family member's release from incarceration has been hard to ascertain. Research indicates that a significant percentage of persons released from incarceration will experience involvement in family violence in their life, yet it remains
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Solitary Confinement of Inmates Associated With Relapse Into Any Recidivism Including Violent Crime: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Trauma, Violence, & Abuse (IF 6.325) Pub Date : 2020-09-16 Mimosa Luigi,Laura Dellazizzo,Charles-Édouard Giguère,Marie-Hélène Goulet,Stéphane Potvin,Alexandre Dumais
Recidivism among released inmates is associated with a substantial societal burden given the financial and medical consequences of victimization. Among incarcerated North Americans, approximately 7% are housed in solitary confinement (SC). Studies show SC can lead to psychological deterioration and dispute it can effectively reduce institutional misconduct or recidivism. This meta-analysis aims to
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An Evidence Synthesis of Covert Online Strategies Regarding Intimate Partner Violence. Trauma, Violence, & Abuse (IF 6.325) Pub Date : 2020-09-15 Aikaterini Grimani,Anna Gavine,Wendy Moncur
This systematic review synthesizes evidence of how people use the internet to deploy covert strategies around escaping from, or perpetrating, intimate partner violence (IPV). Online tools and services can facilitate individuals leaving abusive relationships, yet they can also act as a barrier to departure. They may also enable abusive behaviors. A comprehensive literature search of published and unpublished
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The Prevalence of Technology-Facilitated Sexual Violence: A Meta-Analysis and Systematic Review. Trauma, Violence, & Abuse (IF 6.325) Pub Date : 2020-09-15 Unnati Patel,Ronald Roesch
The primary aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to examine the prevalence of technology-facilitated sexual violence (TFSV) within the adolescent and adult population regarding victimization and perpetration. In addition to the primary aim, associated health outcomes with TFSV were discussed through a qualitative lens. Specific forms of TFSV that were examined include distribution of
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Explanatory Theories of Intimate Partner Homicide Perpetration: A Systematic Review. Trauma, Violence, & Abuse (IF 6.325) Pub Date : 2020-09-10 Laurie M Graham,Rebecca J Macy,Cynthia F Rizo,Sandra L Martin
Theories play an important role in guiding intimate partner homicide (IPH) prevention research and practice. This study is the first systematic review of theories employed to explain why someone might kill their intimate partner. This review used rigorous methods to locate and synthesize literature that described explanatory theories of IPH perpetration. Using set search terms, we systematically searched
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