Unit 2 Part 2B

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Unit 2 Lecture Part 2B:

Unit 2 Lecture Part 2B

III. Theories of Family Violence:

III. Theories of Family Violence A. Violence Begets Violence Theory Those who love you are ones who hit you "good for the child" Teens who experience high violence have highest rate of spouse abuse (4X greater) Main Assumption: each generation teams to be violent by being a participant in a violent family

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B. Transgenerational triangle of abuse children blame themselves for abuse Re-enact violent episodes experienced Three actors Perpetrator Victim observer

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C. Conflict Theory Inevitable part of life and is useful & necessary Adaptations and changes Expressing conflicgt clears air

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D. Catharsis Theory Avoid bottling up feelings & should express aggression in ways that are least harmful Verbally or physically attacking inanimate objects Proven to result in more aggression

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E. Catalyst Hypothesis Coercive communication used as catalyst for physical aggression Factors causing escalation Face loss Desire for control Coercive potential Violence potential Anger Takes form of threats

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F. Social exchange model Benefits of violence outweigh cost of being abusive Private nature of home plays role reducing costs of abuse Society hates to break up families

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G. General Systems Theory Systems approach Violent interactions are a product of the family rather then the individuals

Referring to the article you read for Unit 2: Answer these questions:

Referring to the article you read for Unit 2: Answer these questions 1) What theories do you think best explain these situations? 2) What approach should be used to study? (e.g., comm , sociology, psych…) 3) What characteristics of family contributed most to these situations? (found in Documents - Unit 2 as “unit 2 activity”)

Other models:

Other models 1. psychiatric model 2. social psychological models 3. sociocultural model 4. resource theory 5. ecological theory 6. social structural theory