Previous studies have shown that partner violence is associated with problem behavior in children, as children experience partner violence as a traumatic event. This study focused on the possible...Show morePrevious studies have shown that partner violence is associated with problem behavior in children, as children experience partner violence as a traumatic event. This study focused on the possible moderating role of attachment in the relation between partner violence and problem behavior. The hypothesis of the moderating role of attachment was that witnessing partner violence a different effect had on secure and insecure attached children on the extent of problem behavior. The study included 190 children, aged 8 to 17 years. The children were referred to Veilig Thuis after a report of domestic violence. The findings of the study showed that there was a direct relationship between partner violence and problem behavior. The research also focused on the relation between partner violence and attachment and attachment and problem behavior. Additionally, no significant interaction effect was found. However, the results showed that there was an association between attachment and problem behavior in children. Further research could focus on children's data related to partner violence, as data collected through children is considered reliable. To make well-founded statements, further research is needed to include attachment as a mediator and to focus on children's data related to partner violence.Show less
