@article{ref1,
title="Exploring Bidirectional Couple Violence in a Clinical Sample of Female Alcoholics",
journal="Journal of studies on alcohol",
year="2005",
author="Drapkin, Michelle L. and McCrady, Barbara S. and Swingle, Janine M. and Epstein, Elizabeth E.",
volume="66",
number="3",
pages="213-219",
abstract="OBJECTIVE: Research suggests that high levels of dissatisfaction, conflict and aggression characterize the relationships of alcoholics. The present study addressed aspects of bidirectional violence that occur in the relationships of female alcoholics. METHOD: Participants were 109 women (and their partners) in a randomized clinical trial comparing individual and couple treatment for female alcoholics. Participants completed the Modified Conflicts Tactics Scale (CTS); four CTS subscales were calculated: Verbal Aggression, Psychological Coercion, Minor Violence and Severe Violence. RESULTS: Sixty-one percent of the couples reported at least some violence (27% severe) between them in the prior year. In 23% of the couples, the woman was more severely violent than the man; in 11% of the couples, the man was more severely violent. CONCLUSIONS: Overall, results suggest that verbal aggression, psychological coercion and physical violence occur in the context of a distressed relationship. (Abstract Adapted from Source: Journal of Studies on Alcohol, 2005. Copyright © 2005 by the Center of Alcohol Studies)Domestic Violence OffenderDomestic Violence VictimDomestic Violence CausesSpouse Abuse OffenderSpouse Abuse Risk FactorsSpouse Abuse VictimSpouse Abuse CausesAdult FemaleAdult MaleAdult Substance UseAdult OffenderAdult ViolenceAdult VictimAlcohol Use EffectsAlcohol Related VictimizationAlcohol Related ViolenceSubstance Use EffectsSubstance Use-Violence Co-OccurenceSubstance Use-Victimization Co-OccurenceOffender Substance UseMale OffenderMale ViolenceMale VictimFemale VictimFemale ViolenceFemale OffenderFemale Substance UseOffender Substance UseVictim Substance UseViolence Against WomenPartner Violence08-05<p />",
language="",
issn="0096-882X",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}