Comparing the responses of maritally violent and nonviolent spouses to problematic marital and nonmarital situations: are the skill deficits of physically aggressive husbands and wives global?

Article Abstract:

Research indicates that spouses who are distressed by marital violence do not cope well with marital situations. More competent responses for nonmarital and marital situations were provided by the nonviolent spouses who participated in a study comparing the response competency of spouses in nonviolent and violent marriages. The study involved 23 nondistressed and nonviolent couples, 10 nonviolent but maritally distressed couples and 25 maritally distressed and violent couples. Wife and husband violence may differ in etiology and can have difference functions and consequences.

Abused women, Abused men

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Attributing negative intent to wife behavior: the attributions of maritally violent versus nonviolent men

Article Abstract:

A study was conducted on the attributions made by husbands for negative wife behavior. Husbands, classified either as maritally violent and distressed, nonviolent but maritally distressed or nonviolent and nondistressed, were asked to rate wife behaviors in nine marital situations. Results revealed that, compared with nondistressed husbands, violent husbands tended more to attribute negative intentions, selfishness and blame on their wives. It was suggested that certain situations were more likely than others to cause violent husbands to attribute negative intent on wives.

Husband and wife, Husband-wife relations, Attribution (Social psychology), Attribution (Psychology)

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Violent versus nonviolent husbands: differences in attachment patterns, dependency, and jealousy

Article Abstract:

Research indicates that violent husbands have a disorganized attachment, are more insecure and more dependent upon their wives in comparison with non-violent husbands. Violent husbands found it difficult to classify attachment, were uncomfortable with closeness and were more concerned about abandonment. They were more preoccuped with their spouses, but did not have as much trust in their marriage as nonviolent husbands and experienced more jealousy. Participants completed questionnaires and several scales, as well as undertaking the Adult Attachment Interview.

Attachment behavior, Attachment (Psychology), Wife abuse

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