@article{ref1,
title="Posttraumatic stress disorder symptomatology among partners of men in treatment for relationship abuse",
journal="Journal of abnormal psychology",
year="2005",
author="Taft, Casey T. and Murphy, Christopher M. and King, Lynda A. and DeDeyn, Judith M. and Musser, Peter H.",
volume="114",
number="2",
pages="259-268",
abstract="This longitudinal study examined posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms among current and former female partners (N = 96) of men participating in a group treatment program for partner abuse perpetrators. Female partner probable PTSD rates, obtained during time points corresponding with pretreatment, posttreatment, and 6-month follow-up for the male clients, were 52%, 34%, and 29%, respectively. Psychological abuse exposure was more strongly and uniquely associated with PTSD symptoms than was physical abuse exposure. Among psychological abuse ratings, denigration, restrictive engulfment, and dominance/intimidation behaviors evidenced the strongest associations with PTSD symptoms. Findings from this study suggest the association between psychological abuse and PTSD is complex and multidetermined.<p /><p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0021-843X",
doi="10.1037/0021-843X.114.2.259",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1037/0021-843X.114.2.259"
}