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Citation |
Fals-Stewart W, Leonard KE, Birchler GR. J. Consult. Clin. Psychol. 2005; 73(2): 239-248. |
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Affiliation |
Research Institute on Addictions, University at Buffalo, State University of New York, USA. |
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Copyright |
(Copyright © 2005, American Psychological Association) |
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DOI |
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PMID |
15796631 |
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Abstract |
In this study, the moderating effects of antisocial personality disorder (ASPD) on the day-to-day relationship between male partner alcohol consumption and male-to-female intimate partner violence (IPV) for men entering a domestic violence treatment program (n = 170) or an alcoholism treatment program (n = 169) were examined. For both samples, alcohol consumption was associated with an increased likelihood of nonsevere IPV among men without a diagnosis of ASPD but not among men with ASPD (who tended to engage in nonsevere IPV whether they did or did not drink). Drinking was more strongly associated with a likelihood of severe IPV among men with ASPD compared with those without ASPD who also drank. These results provide partial support for a multiple threshold model of intoxication and aggression. |