News tagged with abusive partner
Individuals who are victimized -- especially in childhood -- likely to abuse alcohol and other drugs
(PhysOrg.com) -- A new study finds strong associations between victims' experiences -- such as unwanted sexual activity, neglect and physical violence -- and substance use disorders.
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Dec 17, 2010 |
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Study: When a violent marriage ends, is co-parenting possible?
When a marriage that has included violence ends, is co-parenting possible? It depends on whether intimate terrorism or situational violence was involved, says a new University of Illinois study published in Family Relations.
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
Mar 17, 2009 |
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Your abusive boss may not be good for your marriage: study
Having an abusive boss not only causes problems at work but can lead to strained relationships at home, according to a Baylor University study published online in journal, Personnel Psychology. The study found that stress ...
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
Nov 28, 2011 |
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Abusive men likely to repeat violence if attraction to women is superficial
(PhysOrg.com) -- Abusive men who select partners mainly based on appearance are likely to be violent again after completing an abuser intervention program, according to a new University of Michigan study.
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
Sep 23, 2011 |
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'Partner abuse is normal' say disadvantaged youth
The levels of violence girls and boys from disadvantaged backgrounds experience in their partner relationships is revealed in new University of Bristol research published today.
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
Sep 14, 2011 |
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Strong link found between victimization, substance abuse
A strong link between victimization experiences and substance abuse has been discovered by researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago.
Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry
Feb 24, 2011 |
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Why some women have real reason to fear the World Cup
(PhysOrg.com) -- An academic at Royal Holloway, University of London is urging victims of domestic violence to have a plan in place should their partners turn violent during the World Cup, and to avoid the ...
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
Jun 10, 2010 |
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Tally for violence 'shocking'
The economic costs for women who leave an abusive partner do not end once they walk out the door. In fact, the ongoing costs in Canada equal a staggering $6.9 billion annually.
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
Nov 08, 2011 |
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Universal screening programs can uncover abuse, study finds
Screening every woman who comes to a health care centre does increase the number who acknowledge they have been abused by their partners, a new study confirms.
Mar 07, 2011 |
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Increased age of sexual consent in Canada may not protect teens at greatest risk: study
The increase in the legal age of sexual consent from 14 to 16 years in 2008 may not be protecting those at greatest risk, according to researchers who have analyzed British Columbia population-based data and recommend additional ...
Nov 16, 2010 |
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Over half of women in abusive relationships still saw their male partners as dependable
It's well known that many women remain in abusive relationships with their male partners. A new study by researchers in Toronto and New York suggests that many who live with chronic psychological abuse still see certain positive ...
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
Apr 12, 2010 |
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