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Predictors of Child Behavior Problems among Children of Female Vietnam Veterans

Authors: Laura E. Watkins, Casey T. Taft, Claire L. Hebenstreit, Lynda A. King, Daniel W. King

Published in: Journal of Family Violence | Issue 3/2008

Abstract

This study examined the impacts of intimate partner aggression by female Vietnam veterans and their male partners on their children’s behavior problems (N = 100 children). Veteran and partner psychological distress were also examined as potential mediators of these relationships. Results indicated that physical and psychological aggression perpetration by both the female veteran and the male partner was associated with child behavior problems. Contrary to expectations, psychological distress in the veteran and partner was not associated with child behavior problems and did not mediate the effects of physical and psychological aggression on this outcome.

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Title: Predictors of Child Behavior Problems among Children of Female Vietnam Veterans
Authors: Laura E. Watkins
Casey T. Taft
Claire L. Hebenstreit
Lynda A. King
Daniel W. King
Publication date: 01-04-2008
Publisher: Springer US
Published in: Journal of Family Violence / Issue 3/2008
Print ISSN: 0885-7482
Electronic ISSN: 1573-2851
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10896-007-9135-6

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