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The Mental Health and Wellbeing of Hazara Refugees in Australia: A Scoping Review Trauma, Violence, & Abuse (IF 5.4) Pub Date : 2025-02-13 Grace Sultani, Milena Heinsch, Kate Vincent, Caragh Brosnan
Hazara refugees are highly vulnerable to trauma and other mental health challenges due to sustained ethnic and religious persecution. The post-migration difficulties experienced in Australia significantly heighten the risk of exacerbating these outcomes, while also highlighting the importance of identifying the various strengths and strategies that foster wellbeing. We conducted a scoping review to
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LGBTQ+ Adult Sexual Violence Critical Scoping Review: Victimization Risk Factors Trauma, Violence, & Abuse (IF 5.4) Pub Date : 2025-01-22 Jessica Ison, Sophie Hindes, Bianca Fileborn
Sexual violence experienced by LGBTQ+ adults is a rapidly expanding field of academic study. Therefore, there is a need for a synthesis and critical analysis of the research. The aim of this review was to conduct a critical review of the academic literature on adult LGBTQ+ sexual violence and to provide recommendations for future research. A total of 10,845 papers were identified through a comprehensive
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LGBTQ+ Adult Sexual Violence Critical Scoping Review: Insights into Victimization and Perpetration Trauma, Violence, & Abuse (IF 5.4) Pub Date : 2025-01-22 Sophie Hindes, Jessica Ison, Bianca Fileborn
The existing research on sexual violence has primarily concentrated on instances where cisgender, heterosexual men have perpetrated sexual violence against cisgender, heterosexual women, with knowledge about LGBTQ+ people underdeveloped. However, there is a growing body of literature examining the experiences of LGBTQ+ people. No previous review has critically synthesized both quantitative and qualitative
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Intimate Partner Violence Among LGBTQ+ Adults in Latin America and the Caribbean: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Trauma, Violence, & Abuse (IF 5.4) Pub Date : 2025-01-22 Sofia Huster, Casey D. Xavier Hall, Marcos C. Signorelli, Dabney P. Evans
We present the first systematic review and meta-analysis of the literature on intimate partner violence (IPV) among LGBTQ+ adults in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC). Of 1,234 articles, 22 met inclusion criteria, and data were extracted for 4 key research areas: prevalence, measurement, risk and protective factors, and interventions. LGBTQ+ adults in LAC experience IPV at similar or higher rates
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Cyberbullying Victimization and Mental Health Symptoms Among Children and Adolescents: A Meta-Analysis of Longitudinal Studies Trauma, Violence, & Abuse (IF 5.4) Pub Date : 2025-01-20 Jungup Lee, Hyekyung Choo, Yijing Zhang, Hoi Shan Cheung, Qiyang Zhang, Rebecca P. Ang
Cyberbullying victimization and mental health symptoms are major concerns for children and adolescents worldwide. Despite the increasing number of longitudinal studies of cyberbullying and mental health among this demographic, the robustness of the causal associations between cyberbullying victimization and the magnitude of mental health symptoms remains unclear. This meta-analysis investigated the
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Exploring the Resilience, Strengths, Coping Strategies, and Cultural Influences in African Families Impacted by Intimate Partner Violence: A Scoping Review Trauma, Violence, & Abuse (IF 5.4) Pub Date : 2025-01-20 Tanitoluwa D. Akinbode, Maya L. Carter
Efforts to ascertain the prevalence of intimate partner violence (IPV) in Africa have been ongoing, but comparatively, scant attention has been directed toward investigating the coping strategies utilized by families affected by IPV as well as the cultural dynamics that influence their actions. This scoping review examines the literature on the coping strategies and cultural influences that affect
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Sexual Violence and Shame: A Meta-Analysis Trauma, Violence, & Abuse (IF 5.4) Pub Date : 2025-01-17 Padideh Hassanpour, Sara Buchwald, Anuj H. P. Mehta, Simon B. Goldberg, Kate Walsh
Although sexual violence (SV) has been hypothesized to increase shame, the relationship between SV and shame has not been quantified. Addressing this gap is essential for developing targeted interventions for survivors, as shame is a transdiagnostic risk factor for numerous forms of psychopathology and a barrier to service-seeking. This meta-analysis first examines whether individuals exposed to SV
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Protective and Risk Factors for Campus Dating and Sexual Violence at Non-Traditional Academic Institutions: A Scoping Literature Review Trauma, Violence, & Abuse (IF 5.4) Pub Date : 2025-01-17 Julia O’Connor, Rachel Voth Schrag, Jacqueline Woerner, Bethany Backes, Margaret Hybl, Widad Garib
Despite a plethora of research examining campus dating and sexual violence (DSV) risk and protective factors, little of this research has been conducted at non-traditional institutions such as minority-serving institutions (MSIs), community colleges, or non-predominantly white institutions. A review of research on statistically significant protective and risk factors for campus perpetration or victimization
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Considering Sex/Gender-Based Violence as a Form of Hate: The Invisibility of Sex and Gender Trauma, Violence, & Abuse (IF 5.4) Pub Date : 2025-01-15 Myrna Dawson
Globally, there is no shortage of examples demonstrating lethal and non-lethal violence motivated, at least in part, by a hatred of women and girls because of their sex or gender. Such violence is not a new phenomenon. Despite this, there remains little consideration of sex/gender-based violence (S/GBV) motivated by hatred in the hate/bias crime literature, including a recent comprehensive review published
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Family Incarceration and Mental Health Among 101,417 Affected Families: A Systematic Review and Multilevel Meta-Analysis Trauma, Violence, & Abuse (IF 5.4) Pub Date : 2025-01-15 Huinan Liu, Crystal Jingru Li, Evon Lam Wong, Zhixiang Peng, Anan Wang, Selina Kit Yi Chan, Wai Kai Hou
Most if not all previous evidence focused primarily on psychological disorders of prisoners/ex-prisoners, whereas the secondary trauma symptoms across the whole family await clarification. The present systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to investigate the associations between exposure to family incarceration and psychiatric symptoms and moderators of the associations. This systemic review and
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Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis: Risk Factors of Violence During First-Episode Psychosis Trauma, Violence, & Abuse (IF 5.4) Pub Date : 2025-01-06 Sarah Youn, Amity E. Watson, Belinda L. Guadagno, Sean Murrihy, Linda K. Byrne, Nicholas Cheng, Sue M. Cotton
Most people with a psychotic illness will never be violent; however, it is widely known that violence is more prevalent in this group compared to the general community, particularly during first-episode psychosis (FEP). Despite this, there is limited research into what contributes to this increased risk during FEP. The present systematic review aimed to identify whether certain risk factors are differentially
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The Influence of Parental Social-Emotional Competencies on Intergenerational Child Maltreatment: A Scoping Review Trauma, Violence, & Abuse (IF 5.4) Pub Date : 2025-01-06 Casey B. Corso, Sunny H. Shin, Abigale Darnell, Wendy Kliewer, Marcia A. Winter
Child maltreatment is a major public and global health issue with well-documented intergenerational patterns. Social-emotional development, which is detrimentally impacted by child maltreatment, has been associated with parenting behaviors and implicated as a mechanism of intergenerational transmission of child maltreatment. This scoping review sought to synthesize information on the social-emotional
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Listen to Me! Target Perceptions of Digital Hate: A Scoping Review of Recent Research Trauma, Violence, & Abuse (IF 5.4) Pub Date : 2025-01-04 Maryam Khaleghipour, Kevin Koban, Jörg Matthes
Digital hate is typically targeted toward individuals or groups based on distinct attributes. Despite numerous studies on targets of digital hate, there is a lack of a systematic meta-perspective on targets’ perceptions of digital hate. Therefore, this scoping review aims to assess available definitions and characteristics of targets, consequences of digital hate together with targets’ reactions and
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The Prevalence of Physical Intimate Partner Violence During Pregnancy and the Postpartum Period: A Systematic Review With Implications for Probable Violence-Caused Brain Injury Among Child Bearers Trauma, Violence, & Abuse (IF 5.4) Pub Date : 2025-01-02 Shambhu P. Adhikari, Tori N. Stranges, Bradi R. Lorenz, Rory A. Marshall, Nelson Jiang, Paul van Donkelaar
Intimate partner violence (IPV) persists as a cause of short-term, long-term, and chronic health consequences. The elevated risk of IPV during pregnancy and the postpartum period (P-IPV) is commonly attributed to increased demands for child bearers and intimate partners. P-IPV may impact the health of the child bearer, developing fetus, and post-birth child. The prevalence of physical P-IPV remains
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More Than a Woman: A Scoping Review of the Role of the Strong Black Woman Schema in Black Women’s Romantic Relationships Trauma, Violence, & Abuse (IF 5.4) Pub Date : 2024-12-30 Katrina J. Debnam, Lanice R. Avery, Kylie Lynch
Black women are disproportionally impacted by intimate partner violence (IPV), yet limited research considers the role of culturally salient, gendered-racial schemas such as the Strong Black Woman (SBW) schema on Black women’s intimate relationships. Given the SBW schema’s emphasis on masking pain and vulnerability, self-sacrificial caretaking, and demonstrating unwavering emotional stoicism in the
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Risk Factors for Violence in Adult Heterosexual Noncasual Relationships: An Overview of Reviews Trauma, Violence, & Abuse (IF 5.4) Pub Date : 2024-12-30 Ravit Alfandari, Brian J. Taylor, Rebecca Scott
Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a widespread social, public health, and human rights problem. Empirical investigation of IPV risk factors can promote evidence-based assessment tools and effective prevention and intervention. This overview is a pioneering synthesis of systematic reviews (SRs) of IPV risk factors. Systematic searches for SRs in English reporting a meta-analysis of IPV risk factors
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A Systematic Review of Microaggression-Focused Interventions and Training Programs in Healthcare Trauma, Violence, & Abuse (IF 5.4) Pub Date : 2024-12-30 Rui Fu, Jonathan Varghese, Nathalie H. Duroseau, Andrea Duncan, Stephen S. Leff
Microaggressions in healthcare are prevalent in clinical encounters, training, and collegial interactions, impacting the physical and psychological well-being of patients and healthcare professionals with marginalized backgrounds. To address healthcare-based microaggressions, there has been an increasing number of interventions and training programs over the past few decades. Based upon the Preferred
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The Effects of Online Parenting Programs on Caregiver Reports of Child Maltreatment: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Trauma, Violence, & Abuse (IF 5.4) Pub Date : 2024-12-30 Huiping Zhang, Hong He, Yuehui Yu, Shiqin Liu
Although online parenting programs have been growing fast recently, their effects on child maltreatment remains unknown. This meta-analysis aims to estimate the effectiveness of online parenting programs on child maltreatment-related outcomes and examine potential moderators associated with intervention effects. Seven electronic databases were systematically searched for quasi-experimental and randomized
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Emotion Regulation in the Association Between Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Substance Use: A Systematic Review With Narrative Synthesis Trauma, Violence, & Abuse (IF 5.4) Pub Date : 2024-12-30 Alice May Bowen, Robert Calder, Joanne Neale, Tim Meynen, Gail Gilchrist
Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and substance use commonly co-occur and represent a unique clinical challenge. Current interventions show modest effect sizes and high rates of dropout highlighting the need to better understand the mechanisms underlying the PTSD-substance use association. Evidence suggests emotion regulation may be an important factor underlying this association. This systematic
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Racial and Ethnic Differences in Relations Between Childhood Adversity and Psychological Adjustment Among Child Welfare-Involved Youth: A Systematic Review Trauma, Violence, & Abuse (IF 5.4) Pub Date : 2024-12-30 Camie A. Tomlinson, Amanda Stafford McRell, Christian Gorchow, Jamie Cage, Hope Davis, Shelby E. McDonald
This systematic review examined the extent of evidence that meaningfully examines racial/ethnic differences in the association between childhood adversity and psychological adjustment among child welfare-involved youth and synthesized findings. We pre-registered our study rationale and methodological and analytic plan in PROSPERO (#CRD42022350707). We conducted a search for articles on May 11, 2022
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A Systematic Review of the Existing Evidence on Early Year Interventions for Trauma and Violence Prevention Trauma, Violence, & Abuse (IF 5.4) Pub Date : 2024-12-27 Sophie Badger, Dean Wilkinson, Isha Chopra
Exposure to violence in early childhood is considered a public health issue and is a significant predictor of becoming a victim or perpetrator of violence later in life. There has been a significant increase in violence intervention and prevention programs that are available for children and young people; however, there are few evidence-based interventions for younger children. This review systematically
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Unpacking Parenting Intervention Content for Child Maltreatment: A Systematic Review Examining Core Components Trauma, Violence, & Abuse (IF 5.4) Pub Date : 2024-12-27 Fatima Younas, Leslie Morrison Gutman
This systematic review synthesized evidence from parental child maltreatment (CM) interventions by reviewing intervention evaluation studies on potentially effective intervention components and delivery techniques as well as identifying differences in the presence of these components based on maltreatment type. Quantitative intervention evaluations with an explicit parental CM outcome published in
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Integrating Implementation Science in Interpersonal Violence Research and Practice: A Systematic Review of Barriers and Facilitators of Implementation Trauma, Violence, & Abuse (IF 5.4) Pub Date : 2024-12-27 Bushra Sabri, Neenah Young, Iris Cardenas, Chuka Nestor Emezue, Michelle Patch
Despite the prevalence and harmful consequences of interpersonal violence and the growth in intervention research, applying research evidence and strategies into practice remains limited. This systematic review addresses this gap by using the Consolidated Framework of Implementation Research (CFIR) to characterize barriers and facilitators in efforts to prevent and address interpersonal violence. A
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Vicarious Trauma via the Observation of Extremist Atrocities: A Rapid Evidence Assessment. Trauma, Violence, & Abuse (IF 5.4) Pub Date : 2024-12-24 Neil Shortland, Matthew P. Crayne, Jennifer L. Mezzapelle
Researchers are increasingly conducting research using primary source data involving observation of, and exposure to, violent extremist individuals, their acts, their online content, and the ideologies that they act in support of. Of concern is that this increased use of primary source material has not occurred alongside a serious investigation of the traumatic outcomes that may result from constant
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Experience of Intimate Partner Violence and Non-Partner Sexual Violence in Conflict-Affected Settings: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Trauma, Violence, & Abuse (IF 5.4) Pub Date : 2024-12-24 Maureen Murphy, Emily R. Smith, Shikha Chandarana, Mary Ellsberg
This review aims to contribute to the understanding of violence against women and girls in conflict-affected and fragile settings through a systematic review and meta-analysis to document the available evidence on the prevalence of intimate partner violence and non-partner sexual violence during periods of armed conflict and in post-conflict periods. A total of 45 studies were included. Inclusion criteria
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Scoping Review of Cultural Responsivity in Interventions to Prevent Gender-Based Violence in Latin America Trauma, Violence, & Abuse (IF 5.4) Pub Date : 2024-12-24 Willa Poland-McClain, Abha Rai, Natalie Archdeacon, Grace Shallal, Gabriela Salmon Mulanovich, Paula Tallman
In this article, we review existing interventions to prevent gender-based violence (GBV) in Latin American contexts to evaluate the extent to which this work incorporates cultural responsivity—meaning whether the interventions consider the unique norms, identities, and attributes of specific cultures. We follow Arksey and O’Malley’s steps for conducting systematic scoping reviews. We reviewed articles
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Psychotherapeutic Interventions Used in Psychological Treatment Studies With Syrian Refugees: A Systematic Review Trauma, Violence, & Abuse (IF 5.4) Pub Date : 2024-12-24 Tuğba Yılmaz, Cansu Karakuş
The ongoing conflicts in the Middle East have led to a substantial influx of Syrian refugees, exposing them to severe traumatic experiences and contributing to a range of mental health issues. This systematic review examines psychotherapeutic interventions employed in psychological treatment studies with Syrian refugees, focusing on 22 articles identified across Scopus, PubMed, Web of Science, and
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Approaches to Filipino American Community Engagement in Prevention Research: A Scoping Review Trauma, Violence, & Abuse (IF 5.4) Pub Date : 2024-12-18 Jon Torres, Emiko Tajima
The topic of this scoping review is the use of targeted engagement methods to engage Filipino Americans (FAs) in prevention research studies. FAs are the third largest Asian subgroup in the United States. Given the historical relationship between the Philippines and United States, FAs are often under-represented in research and are hard to reach due to factors such as cultural mistrust, linguistic
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Association Between Parental Adverse Childhood Experiences and Offspring’s Risk of Suboptimal Health: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Trauma, Violence, & Abuse (IF 5.4) Pub Date : 2024-12-14 Mengna Wei, Weixi Deng, Miyuan Wang, Chunan Li, Yanfen Jiang, Yimin Wang, Jianduan Zhang
Previous reviews and meta-analysis have not adequately explored the impact of specific parental adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) subtypes on offspring’s health. This updated systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to investigate the association between parental ACE subtypes and various offspring health outcomes. A comprehensive search was conducted in electronic databases including PubMed, Web
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Theoretical Analysis of the Cycle of Intimate Partner Violence: A Systematic Review Trauma, Violence, & Abuse (IF 5.4) Pub Date : 2024-12-11 Brittney McCloud, Alhassan Abdullah
Research on the intergenerational transmission of intimate partner violence (IPV), or the “cycle of violence,” from childhood exposure (G1) to the perpetration of IPV in adulthood relationships (G2), has increased over the past decades. The link between childhood exposure to interparental violence and future IPV perpetration is largely explained by postulations from social and psychological theories
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A Systematic Review of Theories of Stress as a Predictor of Intimate Partner Violence Trauma, Violence, & Abuse (IF 5.4) Pub Date : 2024-12-11 Sarah R. Meyer, Selina Hardt, Rebecca Brambilla, Heidi Stöckl
Literature on stress and intimate partner violence (IPV) has primarily focused on stress as an outcome of women’s experience of IPV. However, stress may also be a predictor of male-perpetrated IPV. To improve our understanding of how theoretical approaches to stress have been applied to IPV research, we conducted a sub-analysis of a broader systematic review to identify published literature that examines
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Positive Childhood Experiences and Adult Outcomes: A Systematic Review Trauma, Violence, & Abuse (IF 5.4) Pub Date : 2024-11-30 Olga Cunha, Marta Sousa, Bárbara Pereira, Marina Pinheiro, Ana Beatriz Machado, Sónia Caridade, Telma Catarina Almeida
Although positive childhood experiences (PCEs) may serve as protective factors against the negative consequences of childhood adversity, they have been less extensively studied. However, more recently, there has been a growing interest in understanding the role of these experiences. This systematic review aims to address this research gap by systematizing the existing literature on PCEs and examining
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The Relationship Between Speech and Language Disorders and Violence Against Women: A Scoping Review Trauma, Violence, & Abuse (IF 5.4) Pub Date : 2024-11-30 Cheryl Y. T. Tan, Ai Leen Choo, Valerie P. C. Lim, Ingrid M. Wilson
Violence against women with disabilities has received more attention in recent years recognizing the intersectionality of experiences of abuse, yet little is known about the less visible forms of disability such as speech and language disorders. This review aimed to identify and synthesize existing literature exploring the relationship between speech and language disorders and victimization, including
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Intimate Partner Violence Perpetration and the Five-Factor Model of Personality: A Systematic Review Trauma, Violence, & Abuse (IF 5.4) Pub Date : 2024-11-28 Elena Dorling, Hauwa Onifade, Kevin Browne
Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) is a global concern that has a large impact on both victims and society. Understanding factors that contribute to the perpetration of IPV can help prevent harm. Personality disorders are largely related to IPV perpetration according to recent research; however, there is a large amount of overlap between different personality disorders, and it has been suggested that
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Campus Sexual Assault: A Qualitative Review and Meta-Synthesis of Students’ Experiences of Campus Prevention Initiatives Trauma, Violence, & Abuse (IF 5.4) Pub Date : 2024-11-25 Karen McQueen, Jodie Murphy-Oikonen, Jasmin Hamm
Sexual violence is a worldwide issue that impacts many individuals, often with serious and long-lasting effects. Students represent a high-risk group for sexual violence on campuses. As a result, various government initiatives have called for Universities and Colleges to develop policies and sexual violence prevention initiatives. However, much of the focus has been on the effect of the initiatives
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The Effectiveness of Interventions on Bullying and Cyberbullying Bystander: A Meta-Analysis Trauma, Violence, & Abuse (IF 5.4) Pub Date : 2024-11-25 Chen Qiqi, Lin Wenzhou, Wu Qianru, Chan Ko Ling
The role of bystanders in bullying and cyberbullying prevention is crucial. Strategies must be tailored to address the shared and unique factors in online and offline contexts, ensuring that interventions create an environment where bystanders are empowered and feel responsible to act against bullying and cyberbullying. This meta-analysis examines and compares the effectiveness of interventions in
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Children’s Pathways into Commercial Sexual Exploitation in the United States: A Systematic Review Trauma, Violence, & Abuse (IF 5.4) Pub Date : 2024-11-21 Sarah M. Godoy, William J. Hall, Teresa Cal, Eraka P. Bath, Laura S. Abrams, Rachel W. Goode, Todd M. Jensen, Mimi V. Chapman
This study examined current evidence on children’s pathways into commercial sexual exploitation (CSE) in the United States to determine if characteristics, vulnerabilities, and social contexts were distinguishable by age, gender, race/ethnicity, and location. Using Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analyses guidelines, peer-reviewed studies and grey literature were included if
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Adverse Childhood Experiences and Oral Health of Children and Adolescents: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Trauma, Violence, & Abuse (IF 5.4) Pub Date : 2024-11-21 Lucas Alves Jural, Fabio Anevan Fagundes, Patrícia de Andrade Risso, Antonio Jose Ledo Alves da Cunha, Marcela Baraúna Magno, Saul Martins Paiva, Lucianne Cople Maia
Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) can be extremely traumatic, and their impact on health throughout the life course has been a public policy issue all around the world. Oral health conditions significantly influence quality of life, but its relationship with ACEs among children and adolescents is not well defined. This systematic review investigated the association between ACEs and oral health outcomes
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A Scoping Review of Global Literature on Alcohol and Other Drug-Facilitated Sexual Violence Trauma, Violence, & Abuse (IF 5.4) Pub Date : 2024-11-19 Jessica Ison, Ingrid Wilson, Kirsty Forsdike, Jacqui Theobald, Elena Wilson, Anne-Marie Laslett, Leesa Hooker
The use of alcohol or other drugs to facilitate sexual violence (AOD-facilitated sexual violence) is a public health concern. There are significant gaps in knowledge on victimization, perpetration, contexts, impacts, and attitudes. Using a scoping review method, we mapped existing peer-reviewed, global literature to examine what is known about AOD-facilitated sexual violence to inform the development
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A Systematic Review of Sexual Assault Case Attrition in the United States from 2000 to 2020 Trauma, Violence, & Abuse (IF 5.4) Pub Date : 2024-11-16 Erin E. Hoffman, Emily Patton, Megan R. Greeson
This article systematically reviewed research findings of five sexual assault case outcomes (founding, arrest, referral to prosecution, charging, and conviction) between 2000 and 2020. Records were collected from PsychINFO and ProQuest and had to report at least one quantitative criminal justice outcome, include data from a U.S. sample and involve original research. Thirty-six records (288,066 sexual
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A Co-produced International Qualitative Systematic Review on Lived Experiences of Trauma During Homelessness in Adulthood and Impacts on Mental Health Trauma, Violence, & Abuse (IF 5.4) Pub Date : 2024-11-06 Emma A Adams, Kerry Brennan-Tovey, Joanne McGrath, Steven Thirkle, Neha Jain, Maria Raisa Jessica Aquino, Victoria Bartle, Joanne Kennedy, Margaret Ogden, Jeff Parker, Sophie Koehne, Eileen Kaner, Sheena E Ramsay
Trauma can be both a cause and a consequence of homelessness and has lasting impacts on mental health and wellbeing. Often research focusses on trauma and adversity in childhood leading to homelessness, but understanding traumatic experiences during adulthood homelessness can be just as important for informing intervention development and policies to mitigate and eradicate homelessness. Working with
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Violence Against Women and Girls in Zimbabwe: A Review of a Decade of the Empirical Literature Trauma, Violence, & Abuse (IF 5.4) Pub Date : 2024-11-04 Annah V. Bengesai, Lana Chikhungu
Violence against women and girls (VAWG) is a complex social problem affecting many women globally. In Zimbabwe, intimate partner violence (IPV) and child marriages remain persistent public health problems with detrimental effects on the health and well-being of women and girls. Statistics show that Zimbabwe has one of the highest rates of IPV and child marriage in sub-Saharan Africa. Given this background
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Violence Against Children in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Scoping Review of Literature on the Victim–Perpetrator Relationship Trauma, Violence, & Abuse (IF 5.4) Pub Date : 2024-10-31 Francis H. Barchi, Millan A. AbiNader
Violence against children affects children in every region, nation, and community in the world. Despite a significant body of literature about the victims of such violence, there has been little empirical research, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa, focused on perpetrators, their relationship to victims, and interventions that might alter their behavior. This scoping review sought to identify and
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The Associations Between Intimate Partner Violence and Mental Health Outcomes Among Sexual Minority Men: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Trauma, Violence, & Abuse (IF 5.4) Pub Date : 2024-10-29 Chenglin Hong, Yilin Wang, Yuqing Wang, Sreelakshmi Pushpanadh, Rob Stephenson, Brian TaeHyuk Keum, Jeremy T. Goldbach, Susan M. Graham, Ian W. Holloway
Sexual minority men (SMM) experience intimate partner violence (IPV) at a substantially high rate and also bear high burdens of adverse mental health outcomes. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to consolidate existing evidence on the associations between experiencing IPV and adverse mental health outcomes (depressive symptoms, anxiety, stress, etc.) among SMM. Following the Preferred Reporting
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Romantic Functioning in the Aftermath of Adult Sexual Assault: A Scoping Review Trauma, Violence, & Abuse (IF 5.4) Pub Date : 2024-10-26 Destiny Fava, Daniel Zweben, Laura Gust
This scoping review investigates the influence of Adult Sexual Assault (ASA) on romantic functioning through an analysis of 16 studies. Four databases were searched (Google Scholar, PsycINFO, Taylor & Francis Online, and ProQuest) in June 2023 for relevant published and grey literature. Emphasis was placed on conducting analyses solely among individuals who had experienced ASA, defined in this context
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Post-Traumatic Growth Promoting and Inhibiting Factors Among Intimate Partner Violence Survivors: A Systematic Review Trauma, Violence, & Abuse (IF 5.4) Pub Date : 2024-10-26 Rujeko O. Machinga-Asaolu
Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a traumatic experience that is universally present across the globe. Undeniably, there are expected adverse outcomes. However, it is also conceivable that IPV survivors might see, feel, and experience a hopeful, positive future after their IPV experience. Notably experienced by IPV survivors is post-traumatic growth (PTG). PTG is a type of positive psychological change
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Examining the Prevalence and Effects of Gender-based Violence in Academic Settings: A Systematic Review and Meta-analyses Trauma, Violence, & Abuse (IF 5.4) Pub Date : 2024-10-23 Behdin Nowrouzi-Kia, Hong Yi Chan, Shangkai Zhu, Sharada Nandan, Ali Bani-Fatemi, Aaron Howe, Douglas P. Gross, Basem Gohar, Amin Yazdani, Vijay Kumar Chattu
Gender-based violence (GBV) in the academic job sector is a critical issue that intersects with broader systemic and structural inequities, but research is limited. To study the prevalence, effects, and prevention measures of interpersonal GBV within the academic job sector, a meta-analysis and systematic review was conducted in accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and
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Risk Profile of Stalking in South Korea: Analyzing the First Year of Court Decisions Following Initial Legal Responses Trauma, Violence, & Abuse (IF 5.4) Pub Date : 2024-10-21 Won Lee, Sunghyun Kim, Seungju Baek, Hyunji Woo, Sihyun Park
South Korea implemented specific legislation titled the Act on Punishment of Crimes of Stalking ( APCS) on October 21, 2021, to address the issue of stalking. This study evaluated the risks associated with stalking incidents in South Korea by reviewing and analyzing legal cases with finalized judgments within the first year of the APCS. Data were collected through a systematic search of the Korean
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The Help-Seeking Behavior of Victims of Image-Based Sexual Harassment and Abuse: A Scoping Review Trauma, Violence, & Abuse (IF 5.4) Pub Date : 2024-10-20 Valérie Pijlman, Mijke de Waardt, Linda Schoonmade, Veroni Eichelsheim, Antony Pemberton
Image-based sexual harassment and abuse (IBSHA) has recently gained scientific attention. To date, research has primarily focused on victim characteristics and impact, while little specific empirical research exists on victims’ help-seeking behavior, including barriers and facilitators to seeking support. The aim of this scoping review was to examine the current state of literature on IBSHA victims’
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Muslim Women’s Experiences of Domestic Violence and Abuse: A Meta-Ethnography of Global Evidence Trauma, Violence, & Abuse (IF 5.4) Pub Date : 2024-10-19 Amir Masoud Sharifnia, Hatice Bulut, Parveen Ali, Michaela Rogers
Domestic violence and abuse (DVA) is a form of interpersonal violence perpetrated by intimate partners or family members. It includes physical, sexual, psychological, emotional, and economic abuse, as well as coercive and controlling behaviors. DVA is associated with severe physical, psychological, social, and economic consequences for the victims. Muslim women, like women from all communities, experience
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Child Maltreatment Increases the Risk for Callous-Unemotional Traits: A Three-Level Meta-Analytic Review Trauma, Violence, & Abuse (IF 5.4) Pub Date : 2024-10-17 Shuling Gao, Yannan Tian, Mark Assink, Xianxin Meng, Hua Zhong, Ko Ling Chan
Callous-unemotional (CU) traits are characterized by lack of remorse and guilt, lack of empathy, and shallow and deficient emotions. A growing body of research has examined the association between child maltreatment and CU traits. However, empirical findings on this association are inconclusive. Therefore, this meta-analytic review aimed to examine the overall association between child maltreatment
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Digital Traps: The Critical Role of Online Encounters in the Entrapment of Minors in Sex Trafficking Trauma, Violence, & Abuse (IF 5.4) Pub Date : 2024-10-16 Kyla Baird, Jennifer Connolly
We are grateful to the Editors of TVA for the opportunity to respond to the commentary on our systematic review of the sex trafficking of minors, specifically regarding the initial recruitment location. Upon revisiting the 7 out of 23 reviewed studies that address recruitment locations, we find that the discrepancy with the commentators’ views stems from differing interpretations of the term “initial
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Where are Minors Initially Contacted for Sexual Exploitation Grooming in North America? Implications for Prevention Programming Trauma, Violence, & Abuse (IF 5.4) Pub Date : 2024-10-16 Jeff Halvorsen
Baird and Conolly’s systematic review on North American domestic minor sexual exploitation claimed that the literature most frequently identifies the internet as the initial site of contact. However, in my analysis of their sources, only three of the seven identified studies indicated that the internet was the site of initial recruitment, three studies did not have enough information to make a determination
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Mapping the Landscape of Trauma-Informed Care in Social Work: A Critical Scoping Review Trauma, Violence, & Abuse (IF 5.4) Pub Date : 2024-10-16 Sandra M. Leotti, Stéphanie Wahab
Trauma-informed care (TIC) has gained significant traction in social work over the last decade, becoming a key organizing principle despite a dearth of empirical evidence attesting to its effectiveness. Addressing this paradox, our scoping review examines TIC’s conceptualization and application in the field, exploring its theoretical underpinnings and empirical support. We analyzed 131 peer-reviewed
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Protective and Promotive Factors in Migrant and Refugee Children Facing Violence: A Systematic Review Trauma, Violence, & Abuse (IF 5.4) Pub Date : 2024-10-13 Inès Huynh, Carrie K. W. Li
Migrant and refugee children are at risk of experiencing various forms of violence before, during, or after migration. This study systematically identifies, reviews, and synthesizes evidence on protective and promotive factors that contribute to the resilience of migrant and refugee children facing violence. Of the 3,663 articles identified through search in five electronic databases and snowball technique
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Psychological Predictors of Recidivism for Intimate Partner Violence Perpetrators: A Systematic Scoping Review Trauma, Violence, & Abuse (IF 5.4) Pub Date : 2024-10-13 Tracey McDonagh, Áine Travers, Cherie Armour, Twylla Cunningham, Maj Hansen
Theoretical accounts of recidivistic intimate partner violence (IPV) continue to differ considerably in relation to the relative weight given to psychological risk factors. A systematic overview of studies that have established psychological predictors of reoffending is currently lacking. This study aimed to identify and provide an overview of studies examining various psychological factors associated
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The Impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences on Cognitive Control Across the Lifespan: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Prospective Studies Trauma, Violence, & Abuse (IF 5.4) Pub Date : 2024-10-13 Satwika Rahapsari, Liat Levita
Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are strongly associated with impaired cognitive control, yet research on ACEs’ effects across cognitive control domains—working memory, cognitive flexibility, and inhibitory control—remains sparse. This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the overall impact of ACEs on each of these cognitive control domains and explored moderating factors such as age,
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Outcomes Associated with Arrest for Domestic Violence: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Trauma, Violence, & Abuse (IF 5.4) Pub Date : 2024-10-12 Rachel A. Connor, Laura Johnson, Matthew Bridgeman, Farhad Shokraneh, Bagrat Hakobyan
This systematic review evaluated outcomes associated with arrest for domestic violence (DV), for both victims and perpetrators, considering both classic and modern research. A systematic search of 5 databases for quantitative reports resulted in 1,379 potentially relevant entries, of which 34 met the inclusion criteria. Studies were screened using prespecified criteria for the population (adults),
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A Qualitative Systematic Review of Stigma, Violence, Victimization, and Associated Coping Among Transgender People Engaged in Sex Work Trauma, Violence, & Abuse (IF 5.4) Pub Date : 2024-10-12 Chenxi Yang, Yu-Te Huang, Peter A. Newman
Globally, transgender people engaged in sex work experience disproportionately high risks of victimization. While qualitative studies on the perspectives of transgender people engaged in sex work can shed light on their intersecting experiences, a qualitative synthesis could offer a systematic understanding and inform anti-oppressive practices and policies. This review explores the experience of stigma
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A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of the Association between Childhood Exposure to Intimate Partner Violence and Intimate Partner Violence Victimization/Perpetration in Adulthood in Africa Trauma, Violence, & Abuse (IF 5.4) Pub Date : 2024-10-10 Dany Laure Wadji, Teresa Pirro, Rachel Langevin
Intimate partner violence (IPV) is widespread in many African countries. Evidence, mainly from Western countries, shows that exposure to IPV in childhood is an important risk factor for experiences of IPV in adulthood. However, to date, no systematic review has synthesized the evidence on this association for individuals living in Africa, which is the goal of the current study. We used three search