TY - JOUR PY - 2019// TI - Evaluating an intergenerational model to explain the path from violence against mothers to child behavior and academic outcomes JO - Violence against women A1 - Symes, Lene A1 - McFarlane, Judith A1 - Maddoux, John A1 - Fredland, Nina SP - 1077801219841444 EP - 1077801219841444 VL - ePub IS - ePub N2 - An intergenerational model to explain the long-term effect of partner violence against mothers on child behavior was evaluated 48 months after 278 mothers first sought safe shelter or justice services. Twelve percent reported recent abuse, and six mothers reported severe or extreme danger. Self-efficacy (-.58, p <.05), social support (-28, p <.05), and financial support (-.25) were inversely associated with mental health concerns. Higher maternal mental health concerns (.55, p <.05) and child witnessing abuse (.70, p <.05) were associated with child behavioral problems. Child behavioral problems were inversely associated with child academic functioning (-.22, p <.05). To improve child outcomes, interventions that establish safety for mothers and children and promote maternal mental health are needed.
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LA - en SN - 1077-8012 UR - http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1077801219841444 ID - ref1 ER -