Journal of Aggression, Maltreatment and Trauma
Volume 18, Issue 1, 2009, Pages 1-16

Predictors of violence and lethality among Latina immigrants: Implications for assessment and treatment (Article)

Zarza M.J. , Ponsoda V. , Carrillo R.
  • a Institute for the Study of Empirical Models for Addiction Treatment, Valencia, Spain, Institute for the Study of Empirical Models on Substance Abuse Treatment (Instituto M.E.T.A.), Avenida Pérez Galdós, 13, 3-6, 46007, Valencia, Spain
  • b Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Madrid, Spain
  • c National Latino Alliance Against Domestic Violence, Valencia, Spain

Abstract

Intimate partner violence (IPV) among Latinos is related to economic problems, acculturation stress, alcohol use, impulsivity, and trauma. Little is known of the role of abusive tactics to explain more severe acts of violence. This study, conducted with 73 Latina victims, aims to describe the role of emotional, physical, and sexual abuse on the escalation of violence, and find indicators to predict severe IPV and lethality. Analyses included bivariate correlations, multiple regressions, and analyses of variance (ANOVAs). Results indicate that emotional IPV is the gateway to more severe abuse (physical and sexual). Victims of sexual abuse are at higher risk. Victims' fear of a partner is a useful indicator to assess the severity of IPV and the risk of lethality. Copyright © Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.

Author Keywords

Impulsivity Child abuse Alcohol violence Lethality

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Link
https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-60749124473&doi=10.1080%2f10926770802616423&partnerID=40&md5=7865b4c7c0c1e8cdc5e1c3c56288646c
DOI: 10.1080/10926770802616423
ISSN: 10926771
Cited by: 9
Original Language: English