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Couples Therapy for Intimate Partner Violence: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis

Year: 2016

Type: review

Abstract: Intimate partner violence is a serious public health problem accompanied by substantial morbidity and mortality. Despite its documented impact on health, there is no widely recognized treatment of choice. Some studies indicate that couples suffering from situational violence may benefit from couples therapy, but professionals are cautious to risk the possibility of violent retaliation between partners. After a comprehensive literature search of 1,733 citations, this systematic review and meta-analysis compiles the results of six studies to investigate the effectiveness of couples therapy as a treatment for violence. Preliminary data suggest that couples therapy is a viable treatment in select situations.

Source: Journal of Marital and Family Therapy

DOI: 10.1111/jmft.12178

Authors: Gunnur Karakurt, Kathleen Whiting, Chantal van Esch, Shari D. Bolen, Joseph R. Calabrese

Institution: Case Western Reserve University

Language: English

Topic: Intimate Partner and Family Violence

Subfield: Health

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Peace, justice, and strong institutions, Gender equality

Open Access status: green

Funders: National Institutes of Health, National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences