Toxic couples : the psychology of domestic violence
Motz, A [1964-]
Toxic couples : the psychology of domestic violence - London; New York : Routledge, 2014
This book aims to examine the complex manifestations and multiple causes of intimate partner violence. It disentangles the roles played by those involved and examines the addictive nature of these damaging partnerships. The book describes various forms of abuse, including physical, sexual and emotional, and analyses how intimate partner violence can escalate to murder. She explores important factors including: the role of addiction; homelessness and vulnerability; the intergenerational transmission of abuse; sadomasochistic relationships; honour-based violence. The book emphasizes the significance of female- as well as male-perpetrated violence and outlines the powerful impact on the children of abusive parents, extending the clinical awareness of professionals working with those affected.
0415588898 9780415588898
PSYCHOLOGY
Clinical Psychology
Toxic couples : the psychology of domestic violence - London; New York : Routledge, 2014
This book aims to examine the complex manifestations and multiple causes of intimate partner violence. It disentangles the roles played by those involved and examines the addictive nature of these damaging partnerships. The book describes various forms of abuse, including physical, sexual and emotional, and analyses how intimate partner violence can escalate to murder. She explores important factors including: the role of addiction; homelessness and vulnerability; the intergenerational transmission of abuse; sadomasochistic relationships; honour-based violence. The book emphasizes the significance of female- as well as male-perpetrated violence and outlines the powerful impact on the children of abusive parents, extending the clinical awareness of professionals working with those affected.
0415588898 9780415588898
PSYCHOLOGY
Clinical Psychology
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