Family Abuse Consequences, Theories, and Responses

by Mignon, Sylvia I.; Larson, Calvin J.; Holmes, William M.

• ISBN13: 9780205295692
• ISBN10: 020529569X
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2001-06-01
• Publisher: Pearson

Summary

Both conceptual and practical, this book examines the relationship between family abuse and deviant behavior using an approach that integrates theory, research findings, and programmatic efforts.Family Abuse: Consequences, Theories, and Responses is unique in that it places family abuse within a theoretical context covering sociological, psychological, and biological theories. Topic coverage is comprehensive and includes an assessment of the quality of current treatment and prevention efforts, and also proposes various solutions to family abuse.For social workers, sociologists, and students of these disciplines.

Table of Contents

Preface	xv
PART I
The Nature, Types, and Prevalence of Family Abuse	1	(27)
Family Abuse	2	(2)
Family Abuse in U.S. History	2	(2)
Family Abuse Types and Forms	4	(2)
Adult Abuse and Neglect	6	(9)
Dating and Courtship Abuse	7	(2)
Partner Abuse	9	(2)
Same-Sex Partner Abuse	11	(1)
Stalking	12	(1)
Elder Abuse	13	(1)
Parental Abuse	14	(1)
Child Abuse and Neglect	15	(10)
Child Abuse in Historical Perspective	16	(2)
National Incidence Studies	18	(4)
State Data	22	(1)
Organized Sadistic Abuse	23	(1)
Sibling Abuse	23	(2)
Summary	25	(1)
Study Questions	26	(2)
PART II
The Nature and Varieties of Physical Abuse	28	(24)
The Nature of Physical Abuse	28	(3)
Severity and Extent	29	(1)
Injuries from Physical Abuse	30	(1)
Abuse throughout the Life Course	30	(1)
Varieties of Physical Abuse	31	(10)
Abuse of Children	31	(6)
Abuse of Adults	37	(4)
Deviant Consequences of Physical Abuse	41	(7)
Physical Abuse and Types of Deviance	42	(6)
Summary	48	(1)
Study Questions	48	(4)
The Nature and Varieties of Sexual Abuse	52	(34)
Child Sexual Abuse	53	(12)
The Extent of Child Sexual Abuse	55	(3)
Male Victims of Sexual Abuse	58	(1)
Female Perpetrators of Child Sexual Abuse	59	(1)
Sibling Sexual Abuse	60	(1)
Child Care Abuse	61	(2)
Ritual Sexual Abuse	63	(1)
Sexual Abuse by Clergy	64	(1)
Adult Sexual Abuse	65	(4)
Sexual Abuse in the Dating Relationship: Acquaintance and Date Rape	66	(2)
Spousal Sexual Abuse	68	(1)
Same-Sex Sexual Abuse	68	(1)
Elder Sexual Abuse	69	(1)
Parental Sexual Abuse	69	(1)
Child Sexual Abuse and Adult Rape: A Comparison	69	(1)
Deviant and Criminal Consequences of Sexual Abuse	70	(7)
Consequences of Victimization	71	(6)
Alternative Views of Child Sexual Abuse	77	(1)
Physical and Sexual Abuse: A Comparison	78	(1)
Summary	79	(1)
Study Questions	80	(6)
The Nature and Varieties of Psychological Abuse	86	(22)
The Conceptual Problem	86	(2)
Child Psychological Maltreatment	88	(7)
Types of Child Psychological Maltreatment	89	(3)
The Incidence of Child Psychological Maltreatment and Neglect	92	(1)
Personal and Deviant Consequences	92	(3)
Adult Psychological Maltreatment	95	(9)
Varieties of Adult Psychological Maltreatment	96	(1)
Psychological Maltreatment During Dating	97	(2)
Psychological Maltreatment of Partners	99	(2)
Psychological Maltreatment of the Elderly	101	(1)
The Incidence of Adult Psychological Maltreatment	102	(1)
Behavioral Consequences of Psychological Maltreatment	103	(1)
Summary	104	(1)
Study Questions	105	(3)
PART III
Physical Abuse, Sexual Abuse, and Deviancy: Theoretical Interpretations	108	(29)
Psychological Theories	109	(5)
Psychiatric Theories	111	(2)
Behavioral Theories	113	(1)
Cognitive Theories	114	(1)
Sociological Theories	114	(7)
Subculture of Violence Theory	115	(1)
Feminist Theory	115	(1)
Sex Role Socialization Theory	116	(1)
Social Learning Theory	117	(1)
Resource Theory	118	(1)
Social Exchange Theory	118	(2)
Family Systems Theory	120	(1)
Social/Psychological Theories	121	(5)
Four Preconditions Model of Sexual Abuse	123	(2)
Attachment Theory	125	(1)
Theories about the Impact of Abuse	126	(7)
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder	126	(3)
Traumagenic Dynamics	129	(1)
Developmental and Transactional Theory	130	(1)
Intergenerational Transmission of Abuse	131	(2)
Summary	133	(1)
Study Questions	134	(3)
Psychological Maltreatment and Its Consequences: Theoretical Interpretations	137	(24)
Defining Psychological Maltreatment: What's the Problem?	138	(3)
Child Psychological Maltreatment Theory	141	(1)
General Theories of Child Psychological Maltreatment	142	(10)
Ecological Theory	142	(5)
Child Needs Theory	147	(2)
Attachment Theory	149	(3)
Adult Psychological Maltreatment Theory	152	(5)
Feminist Theory	153	(1)
Attachment Theory	153	(1)
Social Learning Theory	154	(1)
Relational Theory	155	(2)
Summary	157	(1)
Study Questions	158	(3)
The Status of Theory on Family Abuse and Its Consequences: Problems and Issues	161	(10)
Operational Definition or Definitions?	161	(2)
A General Theory or Particular Theories?	163	(5)
Family Abuse and Deviancy Theory	168	(1)
Study Questions	169	(2)
PART IV
Violence across the Life Course	171	(22)
Child Victimization and Deviance	174	(3)
Child Perpetration of Abuse	174	(3)
Adolescent Victimization and Deviance	177	(7)
Adolescent Perpetration of Abuse	183	(1)
Adult and Midlife Victimization and Perpetration	184	(3)
Elder Abuse	187	(1)
Summary	188	(1)
Study Questions	189	(4)
Victims and Perpetrators: Family Abuse by Gender, Race, Ethnicity, and Other Correlates	193	(23)
The Victims of Family Abuse by Gender, Race, Ethnicity, and Family Income	193	(8)
Adult Victims by Gender	193	(3)
Child Victims by Gender	196	(1)
Adult Victims by Race, Ethnicity, and Family Income	196	(3)
Child Victims by Race, Ethnicity, and Family Income	199	(2)
Similarities and Differences between Adult and Child Victims of Family Violence	201	(2)
The Perpetrators of Family Abuse by Gender, Race, Ethnicity, and Family Income	203	(9)
Perpetrators of Adult Family Violence by Gender	203	(4)
Perpetrators of Child Maltreatment by Gender	207	(1)
Perpetrators of Adult Family Violence by Race, Ethnicity, and Socioeconomic Factors	208	(2)
Perpetrators of Child Family Violence by Race, Ethnicity, and Socioeconomic Factors	210	(2)
Similarities and Differences between Adult and Child Perpetrators of Family Violence	212	(1)
Summary	213	(1)
Study Questions	214	(2)
PART V
Special Populations and Complicating Factors	216	(24)
Mental Health Problems	216	(3)
Depression	219	(1)
Personality Disorders	220	(4)
Borderline Personality Disorder	220	(2)
Antisocial Personality Disorder	222	(1)
Multiple Personality Disorder/Dissociative Identity Disorder	223	(1)
Eating Disorders	224	(1)
Substance Abuse Problems	225	(3)
Suicide	228	(1)
Prostitution	228	(4)
Sex Offenders	232	(2)
Recidivism of Sex Offenders	232	(2)
Family Implications	234	(1)
Prison Inmates	234	(1)
Summary	235	(1)
Study Questions	236	(4)
Treatment and Prevention of Family Abuse	240	(27)
Treatment of Victims and Survivors of Family Abuse	240	(5)
Recovered Memories of Abuse	242	(1)
Treatment Programs for Victims and Survivors of Family Abuse	243	(2)
Treatment of Abuse Offenders	245	(6)
Biological Treatments	247	(1)
Nonbehavioral Psychology	248	(1)
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy	249	(1)
Group Treatment	250	(1)
Treatment of Incest Offenders	251	(2)
Prevention of Family Abuse	253	(8)
Family Abuse Prevention Programs	256	(3)
Violence Against Women Act	259	(2)
Treatment, Incapacitation, and Punishment	261	(2)
Summary	263	(1)
Study Questions	263	(4)
What Do We Know? What Is To Be Done?	267	(20)
Family Abuse Research: Facts, Trends, Weaknesses	267	(4)
Facts	268	(1)
Trends	268	(2)
Weaknesses	270	(1)
Victims and Perpetrators: Problems and Issues	271	(2)
Information Issues	271	(1)
Policy Issues	272	(1)
Programmatic and Intervention Strategies	273	(2)
Education	273	(1)
Treatment and Prevention	274	(1)
Future Issues in Child Maltreatment	275	(6)
Poverty and Child Maltreatment	275	(2)
Child Welfare Efforts	277	(3)
Community Efforts	280	(1)
Future Issues in Adult Family Abuse	281	(3)
Federal Coordination	282	(2)
Discrimination and Family Abuse	284	(1)
Summary	284	(1)
Study Questions	285	(2)
Appendix Family Abuse, Deviance, and Crime Web Resources	287	(23)
Index	310