Citation

Swogger MT, Walsh Z, Kosson DS, Cashman-Brown S, Caine ED. Crim. Justice Behav. 2012; 39(7): 910-922.

Affiliation

University of Rochester Medical Center.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2012, SAGE Publishing)

DOI

10.1177/0093854812438160

PMID

22984318

Abstract

Whereas considerable evidence links childhood physical abuse with later perpetration of intimate partner violence (IPV), research to identify moderators of this relationship will increase our understanding of which victims of childhood abuse are at risk for later IPV. The present study examined dimensions of psychopathy as moderators of the relationship between physical abuse in childhood and perpetration of IPV in a sample of criminal offenders. Results indicated that, among individuals with higher levels of impulsive-irresponsible (i.e., Lifestyle) traits of psychopathy, childhood physical abuse was associated with later perpetration of IPV. Findings have implications for the propensity toward IPV perpetration among individuals who have experienced childhood physical abuse.

Language: en