Using a Person-Centered Approach to Identify Patterns of Exposure to Intimate Partner Violence and Child Abuse in Women: Associations With Mental Health

Patterns of exposure to intimate partner violence (IPV) and child abuse (CA) were explored in 467 women seeking psychological assistance following IPV. Using latent class analysis, three classes were obtained: women who had experienced physical, sexual, and psychological IPV, along with childhood ph...

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Published in:Child maltreatment 2021-11, Vol.26 (4), p.376-386
Main Authors: Free, Bre’Anna L., Lipinski, Alexandra J., Lewin, Rivian K., Majeed, Rimsha, Zakarian, Rebecca J., Beck, J. Gayle
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Alcohol use
Anxiety Disorders
Betrayal
Child abuse & neglect
Child sexual abuse
Childhood
Children
Class differences
Domestic violence
Family Violence
Intimate partner violence
Latent class analysis
Mental depression
Mental disorders
Mental health
Mothers
Post traumatic stress disorder
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
Psychological trauma
Sexual abuse
Social anxiety
Social classes
Substance abuse
Substance use disorder
Trauma
Women
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Summary:Patterns of exposure to intimate partner violence (IPV) and child abuse (CA) were explored in 467 women seeking psychological assistance following IPV. Using latent class analysis, three classes were obtained: women who had experienced physical, sexual, and psychological IPV, along with childhood physical and sexual abuse (IPV + CA; 38.5%); women who had experienced physical, sexual, and psychological IPV only (IPV/no CA; 52.9%); and women who had experienced psychological IPV only (Psych IPV only; 8.6%). Associations of class membership with severity of specific mental health conditions were examined, along with the number of diagnosed conditions. Significant between-class differences were noted on severity of IPV-related posttraumatic stress disorder, depressive disorders, alcohol and substance use disorders, and social phobia. Classes also differed significantly on the number of mental health conditions. Understanding patterns of betrayal-based trauma (e.g., IPV and CA) can inform care within agencies that serve IPV survivors by highlighting individuals at-risk for mental health conditions.
ISSN:1077-5595
1552-6119
DOI:10.1177/10775595211031655