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EFFECTIVENESS OF COUPLES TREATMENT FOR SPOUSE ABUSE
Author(s) -
Stith Sandra M.,
Rosen Karen H.,
McCollum Eric E.
Publication year - 2003
Publication title -
journal of marital and family therapy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.868
H-Index - 68
eISSN - 1752-0606
pISSN - 0194-472X
DOI - 10.1111/j.1752-0606.2003.tb01215.x
Subject(s) - spouse , psychology , domestic violence , clinical psychology , quality (philosophy) , psychotherapist , social psychology , medicine , suicide prevention , poison control , medical emergency , sociology , anthropology , philosophy , epistemology
Despite its controversy, carefully conceptualized and delivered couples treatment appears to be at least as effective as traditional treatment for domestic violence, and preliminary data suggests that it does not place women at greater risk for injury. However, the body of research on which these conclusions rest is sparse. Only six experimental studies have been done, each using different eligibility criteria, outcome measures, and treatment approaches. Thus, further study of this modality is warranted. Marriage and family therapists have an important part to play in continuing to develop and test innovative ways of helping couples end violence and improve their relationships‐an endeavor that promises to improve the quality of the partners' lives as well as those of their children.