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Psychological and Environmental Factors Associated with Partner Violence

Medical College of Pennsylvania-Hahnemann University Allegheny General Hospital

MICHELE CASCARDI

Dating Violence Prevention Project

LORI A. ZOELLNER

Medical College of Pennsylvania-Hahnemann University Allegheny General Hospital

NORAH C. FEENY

Medical College of Pennsylvania-Hahnemann University Allegheny General Hospital

This article presents a brief summary of the literature on variables associated with cessation or continuation of partner violence with the aim of generating two conceptual models: psychological and environmental. Toward this goal, the authors first examine existing theoretical models of women's influence on partner violence. Second, they review psychological and environmental variables associated with women's influence on partner violence. To capture the richness and complexity of factors involved in partner violence, the two models include multifaceted constructs such as psychological difficulties, resilience, and partner violence. The conceptual models are designed to provide a framework for developing research that will enhance the understanding about women's influence on the course of partner violence and, in turn, will inform interventions aimed at helping women reduce violence in their lives.

Key Words: partner violence • battered women • psychological difficulties • resilience • environmental factors

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