This study investigates the relationship between maternal and young child trauma symptoms following exposure to domestic violence, with a specific focus on maternal traumatic childhood experiences...Show moreThis study investigates the relationship between maternal and young child trauma symptoms following exposure to domestic violence, with a specific focus on maternal traumatic childhood experiences as a moderator. Domestic violence is a pervasive issue with far-reaching consequences for families, often resulting in psychological trauma for both mothers and their children. Despite the recognition of this phenomenon, the specific dynamics underlying the transmission of trauma within these families remain poorly understood. A sample was used of 30 mother-child dyads recruited from domestic violence shelters, with children under the age of 6, all of whom had experienced severe domestic violence. Data was collected through self-report and parent-report surveys to assess trauma symptoms in both mothers and children, with the PTSD Checklist for DSM-5 (PCL-5) and the Child and Adolescent Trauma Screen (CATS). The study employed a cross-sectional design, focusing on the immediate aftermath of domestic violence. Mothers were also asked to report on their traumatic childhood experiences in a short version of the Childhood Trauma Questionnaire (CTQ-SF). Results revealed a lack of significant correlation between maternal and child trauma symptoms, challenging conventional assumptions of direct transmission. While mothers reported high levels of trauma symptoms, these were not strongly associated with corresponding symptoms in their children. Additionally, the moderating effect of maternal traumatic childhood experiences was not detected, indicating a more complex relationship than previously assumed. These findings underscore the multifaceted nature of the link between maternal and child trauma symptoms. Future research should utilize longitudinal designs to track evolving dynamics and investigate additional moderators and mediators. Combining self-report measures with clinical interviews is crucial for accurate symptom assessment. This approach can deepen our understanding of trauma dynamics in families, leading to better interventions and support programs, and ultimately reducing intergenerational trauma, creating a safer society for our children.Show less
This research focused on women and their children who have recently moved in to a women’s shelter after experiencing domestic violence. Women who have suffered domestic violence have a high chance...Show moreThis research focused on women and their children who have recently moved in to a women’s shelter after experiencing domestic violence. Women who have suffered domestic violence have a high chance of developing trauma-related symptoms, which can affect their mental health and parenting skills. Often, these women’s children are at risk of developing externalizing behaviour, which can lead to violent and criminal behaviour in the future. This research aimed to study the relationship between trauma-related symptoms in mothers and externalizing behaviour of their children. The age at which mothers had their first child was used as a moderator. Data was collected within the research project Samen Stap Voor Stap Vooruit, by visiting women in their shelter. There were three visits per participant, each consisting of a set of questionnaires being taken and video recordings being made of the interaction between mother and child. Data from questionnaires of the first visit were used for this paper. After performing regression analyses with trauma-related symptoms and age of first becoming a mother as independent variables and children’s externalizing behaviour as dependent variable, no relation was found between these variables for the total model. However, there was a positive relation between the age at which a mother had her first child and the externalizing behaviour of the participating child. Children of mothers who were older at first conception were more likely to score higher on externalizing behaviour. The idea of social timing can possibly explain this, with older mothers perhaps having a smaller social safety net, more health issues, less energy, or having stayed longer in the abusive relationship. Further research about the possible relation between being a relatively older mother and externalizing problems in the children is encouraged, as current literature about this topic is slim.Show less
When the development or safety of a child is at risk, a Request for Discussion (Verzoek tot Bespreking) can be issued at the Youth Protection Table (Jeugdbeschermingstafel). The current study...Show moreWhen the development or safety of a child is at risk, a Request for Discussion (Verzoek tot Bespreking) can be issued at the Youth Protection Table (Jeugdbeschermingstafel). The current study examined the relation between the occurrence of domestic violence in a family and the decision to request a child protection investigation. Additionally, the moderating role of age and sex of a child is examined. This was investigated by anonymously coding the Request for Discussions files from various Youth Protection Tables throughout The Netherlands. Age, sex, and the decision whether to investigate was directly coded from the files. The occurrence of domestic violence was coded by ten coders, who followed an elaborative training (κ sex = .939 range = .856-1.00; κ domestic violence = .352 range = .211- 1.00). A total of 40 files were coded and analysed. The results show no relationship between domestic violence and the decision to investigate by CPS. Furthermore, no moderating role for age or sex of the child was found. Explanations for these results are possible under- or overreporting of domestic violence, the small sample size and awareness of employees on their stereotypes. Limitations and implications are discussed. Future research should focus on repeating the current study with a bigger sample size and establishing a format of the Request for Discussion that contains all essential information, which can then be implemented throughout the Netherlands.Show less
Deze scriptie tracht antwoord te geven op de onderzoeksvraag wat de impact van de Delegacia Da Mulher (DDM) is op het leven van vrouwen en hoe ze het geweld probeert te verminderen. Er zijn echter...Show moreDeze scriptie tracht antwoord te geven op de onderzoeksvraag wat de impact van de Delegacia Da Mulher (DDM) is op het leven van vrouwen en hoe ze het geweld probeert te verminderen. Er zijn echter nog altijd weinig resultaten bekend over de af- of toename van het geweld in Brazilië vanwege gebrek aan informatie waardoor het moeilijk is om antwoord te geven op de vraag of het de DDM lukt om een veiligere omgeving voor vrouwen te creëren. De oprichting van andere instellingen zoals Ligue 180 en het programma Mulher, Viver Sem Violência kan erop duiden dat de DDM er alleen niet in slaagt om het geweld effectief te verminderen en daders te vervolgen. Deze instellingen en de oprichting van de Casas Da Mulher in het land waar verschillende diensten samen worden gebracht en waar ze dus ook beter samen kunnen werken, zijn positieve ontwikkelingen voor de DDM omdat het zich nu beter kan richten op de veroordeling van misdadigers van geweld tegen vrouwen in Brazilië.Show less
Deze scriptie is geschreven in de context van de discussie over de marginalisatie van mannelijk geweld in de negentiende eeuw. Engelse historici, waaronder Martin Wiener en Clive Emsley, zien in...Show moreDeze scriptie is geschreven in de context van de discussie over de marginalisatie van mannelijk geweld in de negentiende eeuw. Engelse historici, waaronder Martin Wiener en Clive Emsley, zien in het Victoriaanse tijdperk een afname en groeiende afkeer tegen geweld in het algemeen, en geweld van mannen tegen vrouwen in het bijzonder. In Nederland is, in tegenstelling tot Engeland, nog niet veel systematisch onderzoek gedaan naar geweldscriminaliteit. In dit onderzoek wordt gebruik gemaakt van het Zuid-Hollandse Hof van Assisen in de periode 1811-1838 om antwoord te geven op de vraag hoe deze zaken zich verhouden tot wat bekend is over seksueel en huiselijk geweld in de vroegmoderne tijd en in negentiende-eeuws Engeland. Hierbij wordt een analyse gemaakt van de misdaden, beschuldigden, slachtoffers en strafmaten van seksueel en huiselijk geweld in de eerste helft van de negentiende eeuw. Ik concludeer dat de periode 1811-1838 het karakter van een overgangsperiode heeft, en wijs op zowel verandering als continuïteit in de aanpak van seksueel en huiselijk geweld in deze periode.Show less
Hoewel er onderzoek is gedaan naar de prevalentie van huiselijk geweld en kindermishandeling in Nederland, is het nog onbekend hoeveel kinderen huiselijk geweld in een pleeggezin meemaken. Het doel...Show moreHoewel er onderzoek is gedaan naar de prevalentie van huiselijk geweld en kindermishandeling in Nederland, is het nog onbekend hoeveel kinderen huiselijk geweld in een pleeggezin meemaken. Het doel van deze studie was dan ook om te onderzoeken wat de prevalentie is van huiselijk geweld zoals meegemaakt door jongeren in Nederlandse pleeggezinnen in het jaar 2010. De steekproef van deze studie bestond uit 83 jongeren, die allen in 2010 tot 18 jaar oud waren en in pleeggezinnen woonden verspreid over heel Nederland. Om vast te stellen in hoeverre de jongere getuige was geweest van huiselijk geweld, hebben de jongeren een vragenlijst ingevuld welke was gebaseerd op de Parent-Child Conflict Tactic Scales.Show less
