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An empirical test of traumatic bonding theory, the notion that strong emotional attachments are formed by intermittent abuse, is reported. In-depth assessments (interviews plus questionnaires) were conducted on 75 women who had recently... more
An empirical test of traumatic bonding theory, the notion that strong emotional attachments are formed by intermittent abuse, is reported. In-depth assessments (interviews plus questionnaires) were conducted on 75 women who had recently left abusive relationships (50 where physical violence had occurred). The study found support for the effect of relationship dynamic factors such as extremity of intermittent maltreatment and power differentials on long-term felt attachment for a former partner, experienced trauma symptoms, and self-esteem, immediately after separation from an abusive partner and again after a six month interim. All three of these measures were significantly intercorrelated within each time period. Each measure at Time 1 correlated significantly with each corresponding measure at Time 2. After six months attachment had decreased by about 27%. Relationship variables (total abuse, intermittency of abuse and power differentials) accounted for 55% of the variance in the attachment measure at Time 2 indicating prolonged effects of abuse suffered in the relationship.
Research Interests: Criminology, Psychology, Violence, Personality, Victimology, and 15 moreInjury Prevention, Medicine, Problem Solving, Marriage, Humans, Personality Development, Female, Middle Aged, Adult, Psychology of Power, Poison Control, Internal- External Locus of Control, Object Attachment, Personality Inventory, and Spouse abuse
... 143-160). Beverly Hills, CA: Sage. Mrazek, PJ, Lynch, MA, & Rcntovim, A. (1983). ... Toronto: Institute for the Prevention of Child Abuse. Painter, SL, & McGee, RA (in press). Sexual abuse prevention materials for parents of... more
... 143-160). Beverly Hills, CA: Sage. Mrazek, PJ, Lynch, MA, & Rcntovim, A. (1983). ... Toronto: Institute for the Prevention of Child Abuse. Painter, SL, & McGee, RA (in press). Sexual abuse prevention materials for parents of preschool children: What works? ...
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A methodological investigation of maternal-infant bonding was undertaken with the purpose of developing instruments and measures for studying maternal attachment. The research was longitudinal, based upon the belief that the bond between... more
A methodological investigation of maternal-infant bonding was undertaken with the purpose of developing instruments and measures for studying maternal attachment. The research was longitudinal, based upon the belief that the bond between a mother and her infant ...
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An empirical test of traumatic bonding theory, the notion that strong emotional attachments are formed by intermittent abuse, is reported. In-depth assessments (interviews plus questionnaires) were conducted on 75 women who had recently... more
An empirical test of traumatic bonding theory, the notion that strong emotional attachments are formed by intermittent abuse, is reported. In-depth assessments (interviews plus questionnaires) were conducted on 75 women who had recently left abusive relationships (50 where physical violence had occurred). The study found support for the effect of relationship dynamic factors such as extremity of intermittent maltreatment and power differentials on long-term felt attachment for a former partner, experienced trauma symptoms, and self-esteem, immediately after separation from an abusive partner and again after a six month interim. All three of these measures were significantly intercorrelated within each time period. Each measure at Time 1 correlated significantly with each corresponding measure at Time 2. After six months attachment had decreased by about 27%. Relationship variables (total abuse, intermittency of abuse and power differentials) accounted for 55% of the variance in the ...
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... Mean = 14.9 ± 6.2; item mean = 1.7; alpha coefficient : Factor 4: Jealousy 31. ... from the present investigation suggest that a mea-surable level of psychological maltreatment is evident among both females and males in a dating... more
... Mean = 14.9 ± 6.2; item mean = 1.7; alpha coefficient : Factor 4: Jealousy 31. ... from the present investigation suggest that a mea-surable level of psychological maltreatment is evident among both females and males in a dating population as measured by the PMI. ...
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A prospective longitudinal study assessed the development of the mother-child relationship within the context of other important aspects of transition to parenthood. In the prenatal phase, 238 women who were 8 months pregnant with their... more
A prospective longitudinal study assessed the development of the mother-child relationship within the context of other important aspects of transition to parenthood. In the prenatal phase, 238 women who were 8 months pregnant with their first child completed a set of ...
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... 143-160). Beverly Hills, CA: Sage. Mrazek, PJ, Lynch, MA, & Rcntovim, A. (1983). ... Toronto: Institute for the Prevention of Child Abuse. Painter, SL, & McGee, RA (in press). Sexual abuse prevention materials for parents of... more
... 143-160). Beverly Hills, CA: Sage. Mrazek, PJ, Lynch, MA, & Rcntovim, A. (1983). ... Toronto: Institute for the Prevention of Child Abuse. Painter, SL, & McGee, RA (in press). Sexual abuse prevention materials for parents of preschool children: What works? ...
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... both genders may have been more concerned with privately restoring their emotional equilibrium than ... National Clearinghouse on Family Violence, a program of Health and Welfare Canada, has compiled ... of co-operation and... more
... both genders may have been more concerned with privately restoring their emotional equilibrium than ... National Clearinghouse on Family Violence, a program of Health and Welfare Canada, has compiled ... of co-operation and co-ordination in the gathering of statistics creates an ...