Citation

Tajima EA, Herrenkohl TI, Moylan CA, Derr AS. J. Res. Adolesc. 2011; 21(2): 376-394.

Affiliation

University of Washington, School of Social Work.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2011, John Wiley and Sons)

DOI

10.1111/j.1532-7795.2010.00676.x

PMID

21765624

PMCID

PMC3134328

Abstract

We investigate parenting characteristics and adolescent peer support as potential moderators of the effects of childhood exposure to intimate partner violence (IPV) on adolescent outcomes. Lehigh Longitudinal Study (N=416) data include parent and adolescent reports of childhood IPV exposure. Exposure to IPV predicted nearly all adverse outcomes examined, however after accounting for co-occurring child abuse and early child behavior problems, IPV predicted only one outcome. Several moderator effects were identified. Parental "acceptance" of the child moderated the effects of IPV exposure on the likelihood of teenage pregnancy and running away from home. Both peer communication and peer trust moderated the relationship between exposure to IPV and depression and running from home. Peer communication also moderated the effects of IPV exposure on high school dropout. Interventions that influence parenting practices and strengthen peer support for youth exposed to IPV may increase protection and decrease risk of several tested outcomes.

Language: en