Psychological Explanations

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Created on: 30-12-19 14:40


	Psychological Explanations
	Causes Socialisation and patriarchy Maintaining a masculine image Cycle of abuse Insecure attachment to the primary caregiver in childhood Socially learned behaviour Observed behaviour Women who are abusive towards men usually have unrealistic expectations and make unrealistic demands of men APVA - Substance abuse APVA - Mental health problems APVA - Behavioural problems APVA - Learning difficulties APVA - Family history of DV or self-harm	Effects Socialisation and patriarchy - unequal power relations and prescribed gender roles Socialisation and patriarchy - deeply embedded in existing intentions of male aggressors moulded within the context of patriarchy Re-victimisation Stockholm sydrome Victim-blaming theory Traumatic bond theory Entrapment theory Learned helplessness
	Overall summary

Causes

Socialisation and patriarchy
Maintaining a masculine image
Cycle of abuse
Insecure attachment to the primary caregiver in childhood
Socially learned behaviour
Observed behaviour
Women who are abusive towards men usually have unrealistic expectations and make unrealistic demands of men
APVA - Substance abuse
APVA - Mental health problems
APVA - Behavioural problems
APVA - Learning difficulties
APVA - Family history of DV or self-harm

Effects

Socialisation and patriarchy - unequal power relations and prescribed gender roles
Socialisation and patriarchy - deeply embedded in existing intentions of male aggressors moulded within the context of patriarchy
Re-victimisation
Stockholm sydrome
Victim-blaming theory
Traumatic bond theory
Entrapment theory
Learned helplessness

Overall summary

Comments

Eleanore Mills

Report Wed 15th June, 2022 @ 12:59

The psychological explanations for domestic abuse are based on the idea that people who commit acts of domestic violence have a mental illness or personality disorder. This is not true, and most people who commit acts of domestic violence do not have any mental health issues. There are no specific traits that are evident in those who engage in abusive behaviors. Those who suffer from these behaviors may be victims themselves or have suffered abuse as children. Domestic violence is a learned behavior and is often passed down through generations within families. I recommend you to view some articles in order to read about the recognize domestic abuse because it will provide you content for your essays.