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Citation |
Faulkner K, Stoltenberg CD, Cogen R, Nolder M, Shooter E. J. Fam. Violence 1992; 7(1): 37-55. |
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Affiliation |
Texas Tech University, 79409 Lubbock, Texas; University of Oklahoma, 73069 Norman, Oklahoma |
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(Copyright © 1992, Holtzbrinck Springer Nature Publishing Group) |
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unavailable |
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Abstract |
Two studies evaluating cognitive-behavioral treatment programs for male spouse abusers are reported.3 Both programs resulted in significant reductions in both indirect and direct threats of violence and direct and severe violence towards spouses. Study 1 identified reduced levels of guilt proneness and increased levels of group conformity as a result of the intervention program. In addition, changes in attitudes toward love were noted from pre- to post-test indicating greater physical attraction, intensity of emotion, and commitment to the lover. Changes were maintained at a six month follow-up. Study 2 evaluated a modified cognitive-behavioral treatment formal that focused more on communication, problem-solving, and sexual attitudes and practices. All levels of violence were significantly reduced and changes in endorsement of sexual attitudes were noted. In addition, males showed lower levels of passive-aggressiveness and increasing levels of narcissism as a function of treatment. Implications for program development and research are discussed. |