A new study, 'Measurement and correlates of intimate partner violence among expectant first-time parents,' is now available. 'Research on the implications of varying measurement strategies for estimating levels and correlates of intimate partner violence (IPV) has been limited. This study explored measurement and correlates of IPV using a community sample of 168 couples who were expecting their first child,' investigators in the United States report (see also Mental Health).
'In line with prior research, couple agreement regarding the presence of violence was low, and maximum reported estimates revealed substantial IPV perpetrated by both expectant mothers and fathers. Different types of IPV scores predicted unique variance in mental health problems and couple relationship distress among both the whole sample and the subsamples who perpetrated any violence,' wrote M.L. Kan and colleagues, RTI International.
The researchers concluded: 'Discussion focuses on the methodological and substantive implications of these findings for the study of IPV during the transition to parenthood.'
Kan and colleagues published their study in Violence and Victims (Measurement and correlates of intimate partner violence among expectant first-time parents. Violence and Victims, 2010;25(3):319-31).
For additional information, contact M.L. Kan, RTI International, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709-2194 USA.
Keywords: State:NC, Country:United States, Mental Health.
This article was prepared by Mental Health Weekly Digest editors from staff and other reports. Copyright 2010, Mental Health Weekly Digest via NewsRx.com.
