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Family Functioning and Children's Post-Traumatic Stress Symptoms in a Referred Sample Exposed to Interparental Violence.

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Title: Family Functioning and Children's Post-Traumatic Stress Symptoms in a Referred Sample Exposed to Interparental Violence.
Authors: Telman, Machteld, Overbeek, Mathilde, Schipper, J., Lamers-Winkelman, Francien, Finkenauer, Catrin, Schuengel, Carlo
Source: Journal of Family Violence. Jan2016, Vol. 31 Issue 1, p127-136. 10p. 2 Charts.
Subjects: Post-traumatic stress disorder, Child abuse, Parenting, Questionnaires, Psychological stress, Family relations, Multiple regression analysis, Intimate partner violence, Data analysis software, Descriptive statistics, Children
Abstract: This study examined the association between interparental violence (IPV), child abuse and neglect, other traumatic experiences, and children's post-traumatic stress (PTS) symptoms and explored the moderating role of family functioning in the aftermath of IPV. One hundred and twenty IPV-exposed children (53.3 % male, M age = 9.85) and parents who were referred to community mental health centers participated in the study. Combined, IPV, child abuse and neglect, and other traumatic experiences were associated with PTS symptoms. For family functioning, higher levels of parenting stress were associated with higher levels of PTS symptoms. No moderating effects were found. To understand the variability in PTS symptoms among children exposed to IPV, other traumatic and stressful experiences need to be taken into account. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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Abstract:This study examined the association between interparental violence (IPV), child abuse and neglect, other traumatic experiences, and children's post-traumatic stress (PTS) symptoms and explored the moderating role of family functioning in the aftermath of IPV. One hundred and twenty IPV-exposed children (53.3 % male, M age = 9.85) and parents who were referred to community mental health centers participated in the study. Combined, IPV, child abuse and neglect, and other traumatic experiences were associated with PTS symptoms. For family functioning, higher levels of parenting stress were associated with higher levels of PTS symptoms. No moderating effects were found. To understand the variability in PTS symptoms among children exposed to IPV, other traumatic and stressful experiences need to be taken into account. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
ISSN:08857482
DOI:10.1007/s10896-015-9769-8