NCJ Number
111037
Journal
Family Relations Volume: 36 Issue: 3 Dated: (July 1987) Pages: 295-299
Date Published
1987
Length
5 pages
Annotation
Courtship and marital violence represent forms of the same phenomenon and should be examined as relationship violence.
Abstract
A model of relationship violence is proposed, based on three premises: (1) premarital and marital relationships share characteristics which contribute to the occurrence of violence within those relationships, (2) the forms and frequency of violence in courtship and in marriage are remarkably similar, and (3) violence in premarital relationships may serve as a training ground for marital violence. The advantages and implications of a model of relationship violence for family professionals are discussed. (Author abstract)