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To What Extent Does Mental Illness Influence Family-Based Violence

Grecia Cook

University of Utah

SOC 3111-090 Fall 2018 Research Methods

September 25, 2018

Literature Review Search Strategy

Conducting the literature review and search was a captivating experience. The search entailed consulting with reputable databases in order to identify articles that dealt with the phenomenon of interest, which was the influence of mental illnesses on family-based violence. The databases consulted included PsychINFO, EBSCOhost, ProQuest Central, CINAHL, and PsychARTICLES. These databases yielded numerous results pertaining to the topic of interest. The search terms utilized for conducting the literature review included “mental disorders and family-based violence”, “mental illness AND intimate partner violence”, “gender-based violence”, “depression and Intimate partner violence”, and “effects of mental illness”. The search yielded numerous research articles, most of them published in peer-reviewed journals. Articles prioritized for the review included systematic reviews and/or Meta analyses, randomized controlled trials, quasi-experimental studies, and observational studies among others. In order to narrow down the results and obtain the most relevant, it was paramount to use Boolean connectors. Furthermore, in some databases such as ProQuest Central, using MESH terms helped to narrow down the results.

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Aggarwal, A., Sinha, S. K., Kataria, D., & Kumar, H. (2016). Prevalence and predictors of intimate partner violence in alcohol use disorder. Journal of Mental Health and Human Behavior , 21 (1), 25-31.

The purpose of this study was to examine the predictors and prevalence of domestic violence/intimate partner violence in patients diagnosed with alcohol use disorder (AUD) using a descriptive cross-sectional design. In commencing with the study, the researchers screened 30 male patients using the ICD-10 criteria for AUD and afterwards assessed their spouses using an abusive behavior inventory designed to identify emotional, sexual, and physical abuse. Aggarwal, Sinha, Kataria, & Kumar (2016) analyzed data using multiple regression analyses, descriptive statistics, and Chi-square test. The findings from this study were of immense significance. Results indicated that the overall prevalence of intimate partner violence over 6-month duration was 90% for psychological and physical abuse whereas for sexual abuse the prevalence rate was 76.4%. Family history of alcohol abuse and educational level of patient or spouse were major predictors of overall abuse. Whereas family history of alcohol abuse and patient’s education significantly predicted physical form of abuse, the spouse’s educational level was the main predictor of psychological abuse. Findings supported the researchers’ hypothesis that spouses of patients diagnosed with AUD have an increased likelihood of experiencing family-based violence. This study is of great importance to the proposed research since it highlights the importance of interventions such as early AUD screening to identify at risk populations and develop responsive treatment approaches to prevent the incidence of family-based violence among people afflicted with mental illnesses.

Islam, M. M., Jahan, N., & Hossain, D. (2018). Violence against women and mental disorder: A qualitative study in Bangladesh. Tropical Medicine and Health , 46, 5-13.

Islam, Jahan, & Hossain (2018) in this study endeavored to examine the relationship between mental disorders and violence against women in Bangladesh. In this qualitative study, the researchers adopted a phenomenological approach. They conducted one focus group, 16 in-depth interviews, three informal interviews as well as one key informant interview. In selecting the women who experience domestic violence and had mental problems, Islam et al. (2018) followed criterion sampling. Participants’ age ranged from 15 to 40 years. This study came up with some intriguing results. For example, the researchers established that all forms of violence including sexual, emotional, and physical violence were prevalent among women with mental illnesses. They also found that the Bangladeshi society was very tolerant to men who resorted to violence against women, with further analysis revealing that violence sometimes precipitated the mental disorder while at other times it was a consequence of it and maintained it. Even though the small sample size of 19 women may undermine the representativeness of the findings, this study remains relevant for the proposed research. This is because it highlights the underlying causes of family-based violence in diverse groups of women with mental illness, a revelation that can help to answer the question of mental illnesses and its influence on family-based violence.

Sesar, K., Šimić, N., & Dodaj, A. (2015). Differences in symptoms of depression, anxiety and stress between victims and perpetrators of intimate partner violence. Journal of Sociology and Social Work , 3 (2), 63–72.

The aim of this study was to explore the differences in symptoms of anxiety, stress, and depression between perpetrators and victims of intimate partner violence. The researchers recruited 347 participants and assigned them into three groups, which were victims group, perpetrators group, and two control groups. In order to examine the incidence of intimate partner violence, the researchers utilized the Revised Conflict Tactics Scale and assessed negative emotional states using the Depression Anxiety and Stress Scale (Sesar, Šimić, & Dodaj, 2015). This study had immense significance. Results revealed a statistically significant correlation between anxiety, stress, and depression and perpetration of intimate partner violence. Anxiety, stress, and depression were major outcomes among victims of domestic violence as compared to the control group. Nevertheless, victims of intimate partner violence had higher scores on anxiety and depression as compared to the perpetrators. This study can find direct application to the proposed investigation since it highlights the importance of examining the effects of mental illnesses such as depression, stress, and anxiety on instigation of violence by perpetrators of intimate partner violence.

Shorey, R. C., Febres, J., Brasfield, H., & Stuart, G. L. (2012). The prevalence of mental health problems in men arrested for domestic violence. Journal of Family Violence , 27 (8), 741–748.

Shorey, Febres, Brasfield, & Stuart (2012) investigated Axis I psychopathology using a self-reported methodology among 308 men arrested for domestic violence and referred to barterer intervention programs (BIPs) in Rhode Island. In terms of their demographics, the participants had a mean age of 33.1 years, annual income of $34,465, and education of 12.1 years. They comprised of 71.8% non-Hispanic white, 8.1% Hispanic, 12.6% African American, 2.3% Alaskan Native/ American Indian, 1.3% Pacific Islander/Asian, and 3.9% other. To assess the incidence of violence targeted towards intimate partners, Shorey et al. (2012) employed the Revised Conflict Tactics Scales and used the Psychiatric Diagnostic Screening Questionnaire to examine participants’ mental health problems. Consistent with many previous studies, the results in this inquiry revealed that PTSD and depression had a direct association with increased incidence of domestic violence by the perpetrators. The prevalence rates of panic disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, social phobia as well as drug and alcohol disorders were similarly high in the men arrested for domestic violence cases. This article is relevant to the proposed study because apart from underscoring the causes of family-based violence, it also proposes some interventions that can help in addressing mental health issues among men who are at a higher risk of engaging in aggressive behaviors towards their significant others.

Singh, V., Tolman, R., Walton, M., Chermack, S., & Cunningham, R. (2014). Characteristics of men who perpetrate intimate partner violence. Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine , 27 (5), 661-668.

This study examined the general characteristic of men who perpetrate acts of domestic violence against their spouses. The major characteristics explored were mental illness, demographics, substance abuse, prior family violence, physical symptoms, and health services use using data from the National Comorbidity Survey–Replication. After performing multivariate analyses, Singh, Tolman, Walton, Chermack, & Cunningham (2014) found out that the prevalence of violence perpetrated by intimate male partners was 19.2%. Controlling for health services use and demographics, the researchers found out that drug dependence/abuse, physical symptoms from insomnia, depression, generalized anxiety, and stress were correlates of intimate violence in the multivariate regression analyses. When the researchers added previous family violence to their regression model, they established that childhood family victimization had a direct association with perpetration of intimate partner violence later in life. This study by Singh et al. (2014) is of great significance to the proposed inquiry as it not only affirms the role of mental illnesses in influencing family-based violence but also explores other factors that can intersect with mental disorders to aggravate family-based violence. It will therefore offer invaluable information for understanding many underlying causes that may contribute to mental illnesses and family-based violence.

References

Islam, M. M., Jahan, N., & Hossain, D. (2018). Violence against women and mental disorder: A qualitative study in Bangladesh. Tropical Medicine and Health , 46, 5-13.

Shorey, R. C., Febres, J., Brasfield, H., & Stuart, G. L. (2012). The prevalence of mental health problems in men arrested for domestic violence. Journal of Family Violence , 27 (8), 741–748.