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Journal of Family Violence
Published in: Journal of Family Violence 7/2017

01-10-2017 | Original Article

The Intergenerational Impact of Intimate Partner Violence against Mothers on Child Functioning over four Years

Authors: Judith McFarlane, Nina M. Fredland, Lene Symes, Weidan Zhou, Ernest N. Jouriles, Mary Ann Dutton, Christopher S. Greeley

Published in: Journal of Family Violence | Issue 7/2017

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Abstract

Intimate partner violence affects one in three U.S. women. Children often witness the violence. Methods: A 4-year cohort analysis of 300 mother-child dyads used latent growth curve techniques to examine the impact of partner violence on mothers’ and children’s mental health and function over time. The dyads entered the study when the mother sought safe shelter or justice services. Data was collected every four months, 13 times. Results: Four models were derived, each with good fit. Maternal age, Adverse Childhood Events, and ethnicity determined the level of maternal PTSD, depression, and anxiety at baseline. Mothers’ self-efficacy and marginalization determined if maternal mental health symptoms decreased or increased over 4-years. Maternal symptom levels determined if child dysfunctions persisted over time. Conclusion: This analysis provides longitudinal evidence that maternal mental health determines children’s recovery from or persistence of behavioral dysfunctions. Primary prevention and informed referral has the potential to improve child outcomes.

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Metadata
Title
The Intergenerational Impact of Intimate Partner Violence against Mothers on Child Functioning over four Years
Authors
Judith McFarlane
Nina M. Fredland
Lene Symes
Weidan Zhou
Ernest N. Jouriles
Mary Ann Dutton
Christopher S. Greeley
Publication date
01-10-2017
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Journal of Family Violence / Issue 7/2017
Print ISSN: 0885-7482
Electronic ISSN: 1573-2851
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10896-017-9913-8

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