... spousal violence, there are many interlocking dynamics that are involved in both alcohol abuse and spousal abuse. Therefore, attributing alcohol's effects on marital aggression to disinhibiton, understates the complexity of the relationship (Jasinski, 1998 p.21). There are many factors related to spousal abuse, however; three important ... The system relies on the male income for survival, therefore if the male, for example loses his job this will result in aggressive behavior towards his spouse. In a society in which females are highly subordinated, the male figure in a marital system ...

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... of Abuse There are fundamental differences in the types of abuse. Research by O"Leary, 1993, reveals there are continues acts of aggressive behaviors towards spouse that may progress. His framework of aggression progression is illustrated below: 1. Verbal Aggression includes insults, yelling, and name-calling. Some of the causes reported were jealousy, marital discord, misuse of partners" power, and the ... need to control a partner. 2. Physical Aggression includes pushing, slapping, and shoving. An increase in aggression is caused by alcohol abuse, aggressive personality, prior child ab...

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... associated. Victims of abuse commonly end up having demeanor turmoil and childhood despair (Sharpe, 1997). Showing authority to children through ferocious disciplinary schemes could portray to children that violence and aggression are acceptable as a solution to conflicts and any other problems. 39% of violence experienced during childhood becomes a cause of the violent behavior of people (Heimer, 1997). Moreover, ... role models to children when they show lesser expression of anger and demonstrate that any forms of violence, including hitting, are unacceptable. On the other hand, when...

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... dangerous environments because children often witness fights of infidelity and jealousy. In addition, parents are less likely to talk through disagreements and difficulties and more likely to use force and aggression. Not only do parents have poor communication skills, but they also tend to set inappropriate expectations of their children while also frequently abusing drugs and alcohol. Consequently, children are ... (25). Unfortunately, adults' alcoholism and drug abuse can lead to neglect and abuse as a result of impaired judgment, depression, irrational outburst of temper, and fits o...

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... their child, there are times when they hug, kiss, or speak to them warmly. This type of mothering produces an aggressive, disobedient child. A "covert/hostile" mother shows no positive feelings towards her child. She makes blatant attacks on the child's self- worth and denies him affection or attention. For this part, the child tries to engage in his mother's attention and ... endanger the child. There are many signs to be aware of that a child is being abused at home. Some signs are withdrawn behavior, fear of an individual or place, depression, aggression, anxiety, poor self-esteem, a...

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... beaten while sex or is strangled during sex. This is used as ways to achieve power and control over her body and herself. In 70% of the families where abuse towards the spouse occurs, there is also physical abuse of the children. The wife may think that as long as she solely is being raped and abused by her husband, her ... personal protection. Rape and incest is a demoralizing, dehumanizing, disruptive experience, and it is a form of human abuse. And the abuser's main motivation is (usually) not pent up sexual desire, but aggression, domination, and power (Haven Hills speaker). Studies...

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... something wrong? Behavioral extremes may also be a clue. A child may be constantly trying to parent other children for example, or on the opposite side exhibit antisocial behavior such as uncontrolled aggression. Look for inappropriate age behaviors as well, such as an older child exhibiting behaviors more commonly found in younger children. Caregiver signs. Does a caregiver seem unusually harsh and critical of ... activity. Betrayal - the child's expectations of how or what others will provide for care and protection can be severely warped. Grief reactions, depression, hostility and a...

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... yet been analyzed to prove it false. If the psychosocial-learning theory of violent behavior is accurate, then batteries can be taught to relearn their aggressive responses. Assertion rather than aggression, negotiation rather than coercion is the goal. The social-learning theory known as "learned helplessness", is the psychological rationale developed to explain why the battered woman becomes a victim in the ... the history of the violent relationship, and an alcohol screening test need to be given. From there, the batterer is usually recommended to join a therapy group in order to wor...

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... to violence, and experience, for example, suicidal ideation, eating disorders, low self-esteem and psychological disorders. Boys are more likely to externalize their response to violence, displaying, for example, increased aggression, delinquency and spousal abuse. Boys who have been exposed to violence in their homes are more likely to be violent in their adolescent and adult relationships than boys not exposed ... -destructive behaviour are some of the characteristics of persons who have been abused. It is hard to define the specific reasons for child abuse because there are various fa...

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