ArticleEuropean journal of psychotraumatology2015
Intergenerational violence in Burundi: Experienced childhood maltreatment increases the risk of abusive child rearing and intimate partner violence.
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- Intergenerational effects of childhood maltreatment: A systematic review of the parenting practices of adult survivors of childhood abuse, neglect, and violence.Clinical psychology review · 2020Pooled it
- A systematic review of randomized controlled trials of interventions designed to decrease child abuse in high-risk families.Child abuse & neglect · 2017Pooled it
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- Trauma Exposure and Intimate Partner Violence Among Young Pregnant Women in Liberia.Journal of interpersonal violence · 2021Article
- Autonomic nervous system activity and callous-unemotional traits in physically maltreated youth.Child abuse & neglect · 2020Article
- Life Experiences of Children Living on Streets in Kenya: from the Pot into the Fire.Journal of child & adolescent trauma · 2019Article
- A decennial review of psychotraumatology: what did we learn and where are we going?European journal of psychotraumatology · 2019Article
- Intergenerational transmission of violence and resilience in conflict-affected Burundi: a qualitative study of why some children thrive despite duress.Global mental health (Cambridge, England) · 2017Article
- Succumbing to the Call of Violence - Sex-Linked Development of Appetitive Aggression in Relation to Familial and Organized Violence.Frontiers in psychology · 2017Article
- Childhood Abuse, Religious Involvement, and Substance Abuse Among Latino-American Men in the United States.International journal of behavioral medicine · 2016Article
- Appetitive Aggression and Adverse Childhood Experiences Shape Violent Behavior in Females Formerly Associated with Combat.Frontiers in psychology · 2015Article
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Abstract
backgroundExperiencing abuse during childhood affects the psychological well-being of individuals throughout their lives and may even influence their offspring by enhancing the likelihood of an intergenerational transmission of violence. Understanding the effects of childhood maltreatment on child-rearing practices and intimate partner violence might be of particular importance to overcome the consequences of violent conflicts in African societies.
objectiveUsing Burundi as an example, we aimed to explore the associations between childhood maltreatment, intimate partner violence, perceived partner intimidation, gender and the probability of violently acting out against one's own children or romantic partner.
methodsAmongst a sample of 141 men and 141 women in the capital of Burundi, we identified those who had biological children and those who lived or had lived in relationships. Using culturally appropriate instruments, we enquired about their exposure to childhood maltreatment and partner violence as well as their inclinations to act out violently.
resultsWe found that childhood maltreatment and perceived partner intimidation were strong predictors for the perpetration of violence against children. Moreover, we found that women were more likely to use violence against children if they experienced partner violence and less likely to resort to violence if they felt intimidated. Men were more likely to perpetrate violence against their partner. Childhood maltreatment was again a strong predictor. The more women experienced partner violence, the more they fought back.
conclusionsChildhood maltreatment is a strong predictor for domestic violence and has to be addressed to interrupt the cycle of violence in post-conflict countries.
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