Anxiety, Depression, and Posttraumatic Stress Among Youth Exposed to Intimate Partner Violence: The Impact of Witnessing Animal Cruelty (original) (raw)

Abstract

Background & Current Study Children exposed to intimate partner violence (IPV) are at increased risk for the development of internalizing and externalizing behavior problems and poor socioemotional functioning (e.g., Gewirtz & Edleson, 2007). Studies also indicate that children who are exposed to both IPV and animal cruelty may be at elevated risk for mental health and behavior problems (e.g., Simmons & Lehmann, 2007). To date, most studies in this area have focused on the influence of children’s exposure to animal cruelty in relation to externalizing disorders and the development of aggressive behaviors. The current study adds to the literature by examining the relationship between exposure to IPV and concomitant animal cruelty and maternal reports of internalizing behaviors and trauma symptoms in a sample of elementary school-aged children. Method Participants included 90 mothers and their children (mean age: 9.45; 49% male, 50% female; 65% ethnic/racial minority) who were receivi...

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