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Research paper thumbnail of Perceptions and Experiences of an Attachment-Based Intervention for Parents Troubled by Intimate Partner Violence

Clinical Social Work Journal, Sep 1, 2016

Dutton and Kropp 2000; Sturge-Apple et al. 2012). IPV has received much attention (Borrego et al.... more Dutton and Kropp 2000; Sturge-Apple et al. 2012). IPV has received much attention (Borrego et al. 2008) with a large body of research showing its harmful psychological, cognitive, emotional, and social effects on both adults and children (Levendosky and Graham-Bermann 2000; Riggio 2004; Sackett and Saunders 1999) and its detrimental effect on children's developmental trajectories (Moretti and Craig 2013). Involving children in IPV is also a form of victimization as children are physically, emotionally, and mentally unprepared to cope with such situations (Pazzagli et al. 2014). Thus they often respond to parental IPV with increased internalizing and externalizing behavioral problems (Chan and Yeung 2009). Because the direct and indirect consequences of IPV are severe for parents and children, it is crucial to find interventions to reduce the impacts. The majority of IPV interventions targeting parenting capability to date have focused solely on mothers (Borrego et al. 2008; Peled et al. 2010). Due to their often important parental role and the tendency for IPV to transmit across generations; fathers should also be involved in such interventions (Guille 2004). This study aims to evaluate an attachment-based group intervention program provided to both mothers and fathers who have experiences of IPV either as victims or perpetrators. Most intervention programs for IPV that have been researched focus mainly on reducing parental stress and to a lesser degree on factors that contribute to problems in the parent-child relationship (e.g., Peled et al. 2010; Scott and Crooks 2007). As parent-child relationships can be affected by factors other than parental stress such as parental sensitivity and responsiveness, it is important to broaden the focus of IPV interventions to promote skills that address as many factors as possible which will contribute to improved functional parenting (Eisenberg et al. 2010). This type of all encompassing intervention would then be more effective Abstract It is known that intimate partner violence (IPV) negatively affects both parental capacity and children's well-being, but few studies have focused on the experiences of those taking part in family interventions focused on IPV. In this study, 26 parents (16 mothers and 10 fathers) with a history of IPV participated in focus groups concerning their attachment-based group intervention experience in the program Parenting and Violence. The transcripts, subjected to thematic analysis, showed that participants experienced the intervention as supportive and confirming of their role as parents. Parents described feeling more in control, more self-confident, more skilled in communicating, and more able to provide security for their children. However, they also expressed a need for continuing support to maintain their improved parenting strategies.

Research paper thumbnail of The Perspectives of EFL Instructors on the Use of Authentic Materials in the Classroom: Charmo University as a Case Study

The Scientific Journal of Cihan University – Sulaimanyia, 2021

Teaching materials have a fundamental role in the language classes. Authentic materials are consi... more Teaching materials have a fundamental role in the language classes. Authentic materials are considered vital to enhance the learners’ abilities to transfer what they learn inside the class to the outside world. The current paper investigates Charmo University EFL instructors’ perspectives on the use of authentic materials in the class. The data has been gathered among Charmo University EFL instructors through the use of a questionnaire. The results reveal that the majority of the instructors are aware of the benefits of authentic materials and prefer to use them in the class for both listening and reading and for all the levels. Likewise, the participants rely on the internet as a major source for obtaining authentic materials, followed by TV and Radio. Additionally, the participants also confirm that they need trainings for developing their abilities to select appropriate authentic materials and design authentic activities in the class. Lastly, the paper recommends English departm...

Research paper thumbnail of Parenting Difficulties and Needs Described by Victims and Perpetrators of Intimate Partner Violence

Journal of Child Custody, 2015

Research paper thumbnail of Parenting Difficulties and Needs Described by Victims and Perpetrators of Intimate Partner Violence

Journal of Child Custody, 2015

Research paper thumbnail of Perceptions and Experiences of an Attachment-Based Intervention for Parents Troubled by Intimate Partner Violence

Clinical Social Work Journal

Dutton and Kropp 2000; Sturge-Apple et al. 2012). IPV has received much attention (Borrego et al.... more Dutton and Kropp 2000; Sturge-Apple et al. 2012). IPV has received much attention (Borrego et al. 2008) with a large body of research showing its harmful psychological, cognitive, emotional, and social effects on both adults and children (Levendosky and Graham-Bermann 2000; Riggio 2004; Sackett and Saunders 1999) and its detrimental effect on children's developmental trajectories (Moretti and Craig 2013). Involving children in IPV is also a form of victimization as children are physically, emotionally, and mentally unprepared to cope with such situations (Pazzagli et al. 2014). Thus they often respond to parental IPV with increased internalizing and externalizing behavioral problems (Chan and Yeung 2009). Because the direct and indirect consequences of IPV are severe for parents and children, it is crucial to find interventions to reduce the impacts. The majority of IPV interventions targeting parenting capability to date have focused solely on mothers (Borrego et al. 2008; Peled et al. 2010). Due to their often important parental role and the tendency for IPV to transmit across generations; fathers should also be involved in such interventions (Guille 2004). This study aims to evaluate an attachment-based group intervention program provided to both mothers and fathers who have experiences of IPV either as victims or perpetrators. Most intervention programs for IPV that have been researched focus mainly on reducing parental stress and to a lesser degree on factors that contribute to problems in the parent-child relationship (e.g., Peled et al. 2010; Scott and Crooks 2007). As parent-child relationships can be affected by factors other than parental stress such as parental sensitivity and responsiveness, it is important to broaden the focus of IPV interventions to promote skills that address as many factors as possible which will contribute to improved functional parenting (Eisenberg et al. 2010). This type of all encompassing intervention would then be more effective Abstract It is known that intimate partner violence (IPV) negatively affects both parental capacity and children's well-being, but few studies have focused on the experiences of those taking part in family interventions focused on IPV. In this study, 26 parents (16 mothers and 10 fathers) with a history of IPV participated in focus groups concerning their attachment-based group intervention experience in the program Parenting and Violence. The transcripts, subjected to thematic analysis, showed that participants experienced the intervention as supportive and confirming of their role as parents. Parents described feeling more in control, more self-confident, more skilled in communicating, and more able to provide security for their children. However, they also expressed a need for continuing support to maintain their improved parenting strategies.

Research paper thumbnail of Perceptions and Experiences of an Attachment-Based Intervention for Parents Troubled by Intimate Partner Violence

Clinical Social Work Journal, Sep 1, 2016

Dutton and Kropp 2000; Sturge-Apple et al. 2012). IPV has received much attention (Borrego et al.... more Dutton and Kropp 2000; Sturge-Apple et al. 2012). IPV has received much attention (Borrego et al. 2008) with a large body of research showing its harmful psychological, cognitive, emotional, and social effects on both adults and children (Levendosky and Graham-Bermann 2000; Riggio 2004; Sackett and Saunders 1999) and its detrimental effect on children's developmental trajectories (Moretti and Craig 2013). Involving children in IPV is also a form of victimization as children are physically, emotionally, and mentally unprepared to cope with such situations (Pazzagli et al. 2014). Thus they often respond to parental IPV with increased internalizing and externalizing behavioral problems (Chan and Yeung 2009). Because the direct and indirect consequences of IPV are severe for parents and children, it is crucial to find interventions to reduce the impacts. The majority of IPV interventions targeting parenting capability to date have focused solely on mothers (Borrego et al. 2008; Peled et al. 2010). Due to their often important parental role and the tendency for IPV to transmit across generations; fathers should also be involved in such interventions (Guille 2004). This study aims to evaluate an attachment-based group intervention program provided to both mothers and fathers who have experiences of IPV either as victims or perpetrators. Most intervention programs for IPV that have been researched focus mainly on reducing parental stress and to a lesser degree on factors that contribute to problems in the parent-child relationship (e.g., Peled et al. 2010; Scott and Crooks 2007). As parent-child relationships can be affected by factors other than parental stress such as parental sensitivity and responsiveness, it is important to broaden the focus of IPV interventions to promote skills that address as many factors as possible which will contribute to improved functional parenting (Eisenberg et al. 2010). This type of all encompassing intervention would then be more effective Abstract It is known that intimate partner violence (IPV) negatively affects both parental capacity and children's well-being, but few studies have focused on the experiences of those taking part in family interventions focused on IPV. In this study, 26 parents (16 mothers and 10 fathers) with a history of IPV participated in focus groups concerning their attachment-based group intervention experience in the program Parenting and Violence. The transcripts, subjected to thematic analysis, showed that participants experienced the intervention as supportive and confirming of their role as parents. Parents described feeling more in control, more self-confident, more skilled in communicating, and more able to provide security for their children. However, they also expressed a need for continuing support to maintain their improved parenting strategies.

Research paper thumbnail of The Perspectives of EFL Instructors on the Use of Authentic Materials in the Classroom: Charmo University as a Case Study

The Scientific Journal of Cihan University – Sulaimanyia, 2021

Teaching materials have a fundamental role in the language classes. Authentic materials are consi... more Teaching materials have a fundamental role in the language classes. Authentic materials are considered vital to enhance the learners’ abilities to transfer what they learn inside the class to the outside world. The current paper investigates Charmo University EFL instructors’ perspectives on the use of authentic materials in the class. The data has been gathered among Charmo University EFL instructors through the use of a questionnaire. The results reveal that the majority of the instructors are aware of the benefits of authentic materials and prefer to use them in the class for both listening and reading and for all the levels. Likewise, the participants rely on the internet as a major source for obtaining authentic materials, followed by TV and Radio. Additionally, the participants also confirm that they need trainings for developing their abilities to select appropriate authentic materials and design authentic activities in the class. Lastly, the paper recommends English departm...

Research paper thumbnail of Parenting Difficulties and Needs Described by Victims and Perpetrators of Intimate Partner Violence

Journal of Child Custody, 2015

Research paper thumbnail of Parenting Difficulties and Needs Described by Victims and Perpetrators of Intimate Partner Violence

Journal of Child Custody, 2015

Research paper thumbnail of Perceptions and Experiences of an Attachment-Based Intervention for Parents Troubled by Intimate Partner Violence

Clinical Social Work Journal

Dutton and Kropp 2000; Sturge-Apple et al. 2012). IPV has received much attention (Borrego et al.... more Dutton and Kropp 2000; Sturge-Apple et al. 2012). IPV has received much attention (Borrego et al. 2008) with a large body of research showing its harmful psychological, cognitive, emotional, and social effects on both adults and children (Levendosky and Graham-Bermann 2000; Riggio 2004; Sackett and Saunders 1999) and its detrimental effect on children's developmental trajectories (Moretti and Craig 2013). Involving children in IPV is also a form of victimization as children are physically, emotionally, and mentally unprepared to cope with such situations (Pazzagli et al. 2014). Thus they often respond to parental IPV with increased internalizing and externalizing behavioral problems (Chan and Yeung 2009). Because the direct and indirect consequences of IPV are severe for parents and children, it is crucial to find interventions to reduce the impacts. The majority of IPV interventions targeting parenting capability to date have focused solely on mothers (Borrego et al. 2008; Peled et al. 2010). Due to their often important parental role and the tendency for IPV to transmit across generations; fathers should also be involved in such interventions (Guille 2004). This study aims to evaluate an attachment-based group intervention program provided to both mothers and fathers who have experiences of IPV either as victims or perpetrators. Most intervention programs for IPV that have been researched focus mainly on reducing parental stress and to a lesser degree on factors that contribute to problems in the parent-child relationship (e.g., Peled et al. 2010; Scott and Crooks 2007). As parent-child relationships can be affected by factors other than parental stress such as parental sensitivity and responsiveness, it is important to broaden the focus of IPV interventions to promote skills that address as many factors as possible which will contribute to improved functional parenting (Eisenberg et al. 2010). This type of all encompassing intervention would then be more effective Abstract It is known that intimate partner violence (IPV) negatively affects both parental capacity and children's well-being, but few studies have focused on the experiences of those taking part in family interventions focused on IPV. In this study, 26 parents (16 mothers and 10 fathers) with a history of IPV participated in focus groups concerning their attachment-based group intervention experience in the program Parenting and Violence. The transcripts, subjected to thematic analysis, showed that participants experienced the intervention as supportive and confirming of their role as parents. Parents described feeling more in control, more self-confident, more skilled in communicating, and more able to provide security for their children. However, they also expressed a need for continuing support to maintain their improved parenting strategies.