Factors Associated with Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Victimization |
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Authors: | Paul Schewe Stephanie Riger April Howard Susan L. Staggs Gillian E. Mason |
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Affiliation: | (1) Department of Psychology, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA |
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Abstract: | This study explored factors associated with a lifetime history of domestic violence and sexual assault in a sample of welfare recipients in Illinois. Results indicate that childhood exposure to domestic violence is a risk factor for both sexual assault and domestic violence victimization, but that childhood physical abuse is only a risk factor for domestic violence. Increased education and employment skills and having more children were also risk factors for domestic violence victimization. Domestic violence was significantly associated with depression, while sexual assault was associated with low social support and a greater perceived need for mental health services. Frequent alcohol and drug use were not associated with either type of victimization. Research implications are discussed. |
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Keywords: | Domestic violence Sexual assault Victimization Childhood exposure to violence |
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