Citation

Rahmatian AA. Iran. J. Psychiatry Behav. Sci. 2009; 3(1): 62-66.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2009, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences and Health Services)

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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.