NCJ Number
240424
Journal
Journal of Family Violence Volume: 27 Issue: 4 Dated: May 2012 Pages: 303-312
Date Published
May 2012
Length
10 pages
Annotation
This article discuss family violence, adult-on-adult violence.
Abstract
Much of the work on family violence, adult-on-adult violence, relies heavily on the characteristics of potential victims and offenders to explain the causes of violence. Family environment-related factors which can be represented by family organization, resources and stability have received relatively little attention. Those who live in a small family (or alone) may have a lower level of interaction with family members and a much lower risk of physical abuse compared to those living in larger family units. Also, the social organization or functionality of a family, which can be assumed from its structure and the relationships among its members, is likely to be related to the onset of violence. For those living in stable and wealthy families, violence may occur less often as a result of a reduced chance of conflict or family struggle. Findings of the current study show that the family environment differentiates the chances of victimization by family members. Abstract published by arrangement with Springer.