Mental and physical health, impulse control, and intimate partner violence within a veteran sample
Hannah L. Grigorian, Helen P. Hailes, Kathleen M. Palm Reed, Erin D. Reilly

TL;DR
This study explores how mental and physical health issues, along with poor impulse control, are linked to intimate partner violence among veterans.
Contribution
The study introduces impulse control as a key mediator in the relationship between chronic health conditions and intimate partner violence.
Findings
Impulse control difficulties were strongly associated with all types of intimate partner violence.
PTSD symptoms, alcohol use, and sleep problems were linked to increased intimate partner violence.
Findings highlight the need for interventions targeting impulse control in veterans with health issues.
Abstract
Psychiatric (e.g., PTSD, alcohol use disorder) and physical issues (e.g., chronic pain, sleep problems) are robustly associated with the use of intimate partner violence (IPV). These chronic conditions can amplify the likelihood of IPV use by increasing perceived threat, poor relationship quality, and negative affect while simultaneously decreasing the ability to inhibit violent behavior. However, the research in this area has largely been examined in limited samples or by examining a single chronic condition above diagnostic cut-offs or specific dual diagnosis (e.g., PTSD and alcohol use disorder). Further, potential mechanisms of action such as impulse control difficulties are rarely included in analyses. The current study aimed to extend prior research by examining mental health issues, physical health conditions, and impulse control difficulties in a cross-sectional survey design…
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Taxonomy
TopicsIntimate Partner and Family Violence · Elder Abuse and Neglect · Psychopathy, Forensic Psychiatry, Sexual Offending
