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1. Brain Injury and Mental Health Among the Victims of Intimate Partner Violence: A Case-Series Exploratory Study

Author

Gunnur Karakurt, Kathleen Whiting, Stephen E. Jones, Mark J. Lowe, and Stephen M. Rao

Subjects
intimate partner violence, traumatic brain injury, brain imaging, mental health, abusive relationship, Psychology, BF1-990
Abstract

Intimate partner violence (IPV) survivors frequently report face, head, and neck as their injury site. Many mild traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are undiagnosed or underreported among IPV survivors while these injuries may be linked to changes in brain function or pathology. TBI sustained due to IPV often occurs over time and ranges in severity. The aim of this case-series study was to explore risk factors, symptoms, and brain changes unique to survivors of intimate partner violence with suspicion of TBI. This case-series exploratory study examines the potential relationships among IPV, mental health issues, and TBI. Participants of this study included six women: 3 women with a history of IPV without any experience of concussive blunt force to the head, and 3 women with a history of IPV with concussive head trauma. Participants completed 7T MRI of the brain, self-report psychological questionnaires regarding their mental health, relationships, and IPV, and the Structured Clinical Interview. MRI scans were analyzed for cerebral hemorrhage, white matter disturbance, and cortical thinning. Results indicated significant differences in resting-state connectivity among survivors of partner violence as well as differences in relationship dynamics and mental health symptoms. White matter hyperintensities are also observed among the survivors. Developing guidelines and recommendations for TBI-risk screening, referrals, and appropriate service provision is crucial for the effective treatment of TBI-associated IPV. Early and accurate characterization of TBI in survivors of IPV may relieve certain neuropsychological consequences.

Published
2021
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2. Adult Attachment Security and Different Types of Relational Violence Victimization Among College‐Age Couples

Author

Gunnur Karakurt, Kathleen Whiting, and Alyssa Banford Witting

Subjects
Male, 050103 clinical psychology, Sociology and Political Science, Social Psychology, Emotions, education, Intimate Partner Violence, Poison control, Article, Sexual coercion, Young Adult, Interpersonal relationship, Surveys and Questionnaires, Injury prevention, Humans, Interpersonal Relations, 0501 psychology and cognitive sciences, Young adult, Psychological abuse, health care economics and organizations, Psychological Tests, 05 social sciences, Human factors and ergonomics, social sciences, Clinical Psychology, 050902 family studies, behavior and behavior mechanisms, Domestic violence, Female, 0509 other social sciences, Psychology, Social Sciences (miscellaneous), Clinical psychology
Abstract

This study aims to understand the associations between adult attachment security and different types of intimate partner violence victimization including that of emotional abuse, physical violence, and sexual coercion among heterosexual couples. Participants included 87 couples with the mean age 22.3 years. An actor-partner interdependence model was fit to the data. Findings indicated that adult attachment security accounted for 15% of the variance in the emotional abuse victimization of females, 9% of the variance in the sexual coercion victimization of females, and 7% of the variance in minor physical victimization of males. This may significantly impact risk factor assessment, and contribute to improved therapeutic intervention and increased understanding of the development and progression of relationship violence.

Published
2018

3. Couples Therapy for Intimate Partner Violence: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Author

Chantal van Esch, Gunnur Karakurt, Shari Bolen, Joseph R. Calabrese, and Kathleen Whiting

Subjects
050103 clinical psychology, medicine.medical_specialty, Sociology and Political Science, Social Psychology, Intimate Partner Violence, Poison control, Suicide prevention, Article, Occupational safety and health, Couples Therapy, Outcome Assessment, Health Care, Health care, Injury prevention, Humans, Medicine, 0501 psychology and cognitive sciences, business.industry, Public health, 05 social sciences, Clinical Psychology, 050902 family studies, Meta-analysis, Domestic violence, 0509 other social sciences, business, Social psychology, Social Sciences (miscellaneous), Clinical psychology
Abstract

Intimate partner violence is a serious public health problem accompanied by substantial morbidity and mortality. Despite its documented impact on health, there is no widely recognized treatment of choice. Some studies indicate that couples suffering from situational violence may benefit from couples therapy, but professionals are cautious to risk the possibility of violent retaliation between partners. After a comprehensive literature search of 1,733 citations, this systematic review and meta-analysis compiles the results of six studies to investigate the effectiveness of couples therapy as a treatment for violence. Preliminary data suggest that couples therapy is a viable treatment in select situations.

Published
2016

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