Psychiatric Assessment and Fundamentals Q 41
Nurse Jonel is providing information to a community group about violence in the family. Which statement by a group member would indicate a need to provide additional information?
A. “Abuse occurs more in low-income families”.
B. “Abusers are often jealous or self-centered”.
C. “Abusers use fear and intimidation”.
D. “Abusers usually have poor self-esteem”.
Correct Answer: A. “Abuse occurs more in low-income families”
Personal characteristics of an abuser include low self-esteem, immaturity, dependence, insecurity, and jealousy. Risk factors for domestic and family violence include individual, relationship, community, and societal issues. There is an inverse relationship between education and domestic violence. Lower education levels correlate with more likely domestic violence. Childhood abuse is commonly associated with becoming a perpetrator of domestic violence as an adult. Perpetrators of domestic violence commonly repeated acts of violence with new partners. Drug and alcohol abuse greatly increases the incidence of domestic violence.
Option B: Children who are victims or witness domestic and family violence may believe that violence is a reasonable way to resolve a conflict. Males who learn that females are not equally respected are more likely to abuse females in adulthood. Females who witness domestic violence as children are more likely to be victimized by their spouses. While females are often the victim of domestic violence, gender roles can be reversed.
Option C: Domination may include emotional, physical, or sexual abuse that may be caused by an interaction of situational and individual factors. This means the abuser learns violent behavior from their family, community, or culture. They see violence and are victims of violence.
Option D: Domestic and family violence has no boundaries. This violence occurs in intimate relationships regardless of culture, race, religion, or socioeconomic status. All healthcare professionals must understand that domestic violence, whether in the form of emotional, psychological, sexual, or physical violence, is common in our society and should develop the ability to recognize it and make the appropriate referral.