Methodological issues in assessing psychological adjustment in child witnesses of intimate partner violence.

Caroline M Clements, Claire Oxtoby, Richard L Ogle

Journal: Trauma, violence & abuse 2008;9(2):114-27

PMID: 18367754

Abstract

This review summarizes a growing number of methodological concerns emerging from research on child witnesses of intimate partner violence (IPV). A brief summary of various psychological, biological, and cognitive impairments associated with witnessing IPV is presented. Directions for future research in this area are explored with particular attention paid to experimental design. Advantages and disadvantages of retrospective, cross-sectional, and longitudinal designs are evaluated. Suggested improvements include the use of multiple informants, behavioral observations, and prospective, longitudinal assessment.

Address: University of North Carolina Wilmington, Wilmington, NC, USA.

DOI: 10.1177/1524838008315870

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MeSH Terms: Adaptation, Psychological, Adult, Child, Child Behavior, Child Behavior Disorders, Child Welfare, Child of Impaired Parents, Crime Victims, Female, Health Status, Humans, Life Change Events, Male, Social Environment, Spouse Abuse, Survivors