Citation

Marcus RF, Swett B. Aggress. Violent Behav. 2003; 8(3): 313-327.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2003, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/S1359-1789(01)00070-2

PMID

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Abstract

Violence in dating, cohabiting, and marital relationships is examined in terms of emotion-related vulnerabilities. A systems-oriented theoretical framework is offered to explain the role that emotions play in common, less severe forms of violent couple interactions and in severe violent couple interactions. Emotions playing a protective role in close relationships are contrasted with emotions serving to enhance risk for couple violence.