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Violence and Affection Behavior in Relationships and Interpersonal Communication
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Violence and Affection Behavior in Relationships and Interpersonal Communication

A special issue of Brain Sciences (ISSN 2076-3425). This special issue belongs to the section "Cognitive Social and Affective Neuroscience".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (2 September 2024) | Viewed by 2994

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Dr. Fabio Ferretti

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Department of Medical Sciences, Surgery and Neurosciences, University of Siena, Siena, Italy
Interests: violence against women; deviant behaviors; quantitative criminology; urban safety

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Interpersonal violence, especially when taking place in intimate relationships, is recognized worldwide as a public health issue. It violates human rights and destroys self-determination and personal development, impacting both psychological and physical health. The growing rates of childhood abuse, peer aggression, and intimate partner violence (IPV) are alarming, and they are experienced by many different generations of victims, from young people to adults. Every year, some 4–16% of children are physically abused, and one in 10 are neglected or psychologically abused. Sexual abuse is experienced by 15-30% of girls and 5-15% of boys, and IPV is experienced by 35% of women. The maltreatment of children is more likely to occur in families afflicted by violent and conflictual dynamics, and is associated with re-victimization or re-enactment of violent behaviors. In recent years, statistics about youth deviance, dating violence, and bullying have displayed an increasing trend.

Furthermore, in such circumstances, communication, and especially interpersonal communication, plays a pivotal role: verbal violence, for example, is a fundamental component of IPV since abusers often consciously target key issues in a way that is painful, humiliating, and threatening to the victim. How can we understand what is happening, and what can we, as researchers, do? This Special Issue examines the causes, dynamics, consequences, assessment tools, and resolution attempts pertaining to aggressive behavior in relationships and in interpersonal communication from youth to adulthood to provide insights into this macrophenomenon. We welcome studies from the behavioral, cognitive, affective, social, clinical, and forensic sciences, and authors are invited to submit original research articles, systematic reviews with or without meta-analyses, research protocols, and case reports.

Dr. Fabio Ferretti
Guest Editor

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Keywords

  • violence
  • aggression
  • interpersonal dynamics
  • intimate relationships

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Understanding Trauma in IPV: Distinguishing Complex PTSD, PTSD, and BPD in Victims and Offenders
by Erica Pugliese, Federica Visco-Comandini, Carolina Papa, Luciana Ciringione, Lucia Cornacchia, Fabiana Gino, Loreta Cannito, Stefania Fadda and Francesco Mancini
Brain Sci. 2024, 14(9), 856; https://doi.org/10.3390/brainsci14090856 - 25 Aug 2024
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This work aims to shed light on the differential diagnosis of complex post-traumatic stress disorder (cPTSD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and borderline personality disorder (BPD) within the context of intimate partner violence (IPV), which represents a highly innovative field of clinical research. To [...] Read more.
This work aims to shed light on the differential diagnosis of complex post-traumatic stress disorder (cPTSD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and borderline personality disorder (BPD) within the context of intimate partner violence (IPV), which represents a highly innovative field of clinical research. To this end, a critical review of the literature was conducted to identify and compare the clinical patterns and symptomatic overlaps among cPTSD, PTSD, and BPD, with an emphasis on their manifestation in both IPV victims and offenders. The results show that despite some symptomatic similarities, cPTSD, PTSD, and BPD have distinct clinical patterns of interpersonal violence. Specifically, disturbances in self-organization (DSO) are more commonly found in offenders, while the diagnosis of cPTSD seems more aligned with the psychological functioning of victims. In addition, cPTSD and specific characteristics of BPD, such as fear of rejection and instability of identity, constitute risk factors for IPV victimization. cPTSD is shown as a predisposing factor not only for IPV victims but also for offenders, while PTSD emerges as a consequential factor. The specific pathways linking PTSD, cPTSD, and BPD with IPV have significant implications for clinical practice. Further research is needed to understand these profiles and the mechanisms linking trauma-related features to IPV, which is crucial for implementing effective violence prevention programs. Full article
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From the Bio-Psycho-Social Model to the Development of a Clinical–Forensic Assessment Tool for Chronic Pain in Victims of Violence: A Research Protocol
by Allison Uvelli, Erica Pugliese, Alessandra Masti, Giulia Salvo, Cristina Duranti, Giacomo Gualtieri and Fabio Ferretti
Brain Sci. 2024, 14(10), 953; https://doi.org/10.3390/brainsci14100953 - 24 Sep 2024
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Violence against women impacts a minimum of 35% of the global female population, encompassing sexual, physical, and psychological forms. Perpetrators of this violence include partners, family members, or strangers. Its ramifications are substantial, evident in the prevalence of chronic pain reported by between [...] Read more.
Violence against women impacts a minimum of 35% of the global female population, encompassing sexual, physical, and psychological forms. Perpetrators of this violence include partners, family members, or strangers. Its ramifications are substantial, evident in the prevalence of chronic pain reported by between 48% and 84% of women who have experienced abuse, with an odds ratio of 2.08. Notably associated diagnoses include pelvic/vaginal pain, fibromyalgia, irritable bowel syndrome/bowel symptoms, abdominal pain, migraine/headache, and back and neck pain. These diagnoses significantly limit a woman’s ability to participate in daily activities, such as exercising or working, leading to genuine disability. Despite substantial evidence, the precise cause and etiology of these conditions remain unclear. Adhering to the bio-psycho-social model, it is conceivable that chronic pain in victims of violence cannot be attributed to a single factor alone, but rather to a combination of all three: biological, psychological, and social factors. Uncovering these factors could have significant clinical and legal implications. On one hand, it would be possible to conduct screenings to avoid developing chronic pain. and guide individuals toward the correct treatment. On the other hand, victims could seek compensation for chronic pain resulting from violence. Considering the limited knowledge about the causes of chronic pain and the absence of tools to identify risk factors or a set of tests for evaluating victims of violence, the goal of the research described in this project protocol is to pinpoint the specific contributing factors for chronic pain due to violence victimization. Additionally, it aims to devise a comprehensive protocol for assessing these factors in forensic science. Full article
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