Breaking Down the Social Learning of Domestic Violence

authors:

avatar Ali Akbar Rahmatian 1 , *

Graduate faculty, Webster University, Lakeland, Florida, United States
Iranian Journal of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences: Vol.3, issue 1; 62-6
published online: June 30, 2009
article type: Brief Report
received: May 28, 2008
accepted: March 12, 2009

how to cite: Rahmatian A A. Breaking Down the Social Learning of Domestic Violence. Iran J Psychiatry Behav Sci. 2009;3(1): 62-6. 

Abstract

Objective: The purpose of this study was to identify reasons domestic violence occurs within intimate relationships.
Methods: The target group was female victims and male offenders.The offenders group consisted of 25 men from a batterer’s intervention group. The victims group composed of 9 women from Center Against Spouse Abuse (CASA) intervention group.
Results: Domestic violence occurred at a higher rate in intimate relationships where either the victim or offender has been exposed to prior domestic violence. A higher percentage of victimized women were in a lower economic class than male offenders.
Conclusion: Domestic violence perpetuates the future cycle of violence

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