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Journal of Family Violence
Published in: Journal of Family Violence 7/2006

01-10-2006 | Original Article

Factors Associated with Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Victimization

Authors: Paul Schewe, Stephanie Riger, April Howard, Susan L. Staggs, Gillian E. Mason

Published in: Journal of Family Violence | Issue 7/2006

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Abstract

This study explored factors associated with a lifetime history of domestic violence and sexual assault in a sample of welfare recipients in Illinois. Results indicate that childhood exposure to domestic violence is a risk factor for both sexual assault and domestic violence victimization, but that childhood physical abuse is only a risk factor for domestic violence. Increased education and employment skills and having more children were also risk factors for domestic violence victimization. Domestic violence was significantly associated with depression, while sexual assault was associated with low social support and a greater perceived need for mental health services. Frequent alcohol and drug use were not associated with either type of victimization. Research implications are discussed.
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Metadata
Title
Factors Associated with Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Victimization
Authors
Paul Schewe
Stephanie Riger
April Howard
Susan L. Staggs
Gillian E. Mason
Publication date
01-10-2006
Published in
Journal of Family Violence / Issue 7/2006
Print ISSN: 0885-7482
Electronic ISSN: 1573-2851
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10896-006-9042-2

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