Pathway from childhood maltreatment to perceived parental competence and intimate partner violence among expecting fathers: The role of PTSD symptoms

Larouche, K., Garon-Bissonnette, J., Lemieux, R., Lacharité, C. et Berthelot, N. (2024). Pathway from childhood maltreatment to perceived parental competence and intimate partner violence among expecting fathers: The role of PTSD symptoms. Journal of Aggression, Maltreatment & Trauma . pp. 1-18. ISSN 1092-6771 1545-083X DOI 10.1080/10926771.2024.2338167

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Abstract

Men who have a history of childhood maltreatment may be at risk of experiencing significant challenges during the transition to parenthood, which might be explained by the presence of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms. Using a nonclinical community sample of 230 expecting fathers, the aims of the current study were as follows (1) to investigate, during the prenatal period, associations between childhood maltreatment and perceived parental competence as well as between childhood maltreatment and intimate partner violence, and (2) to evaluate whether PTSD symptoms contributed to explaining these associations. A structural equation model showed that the severity of childhood maltreatment predicted more severe PTSD symptoms, which in turn predicted higher levels of intimate partner violence as well as a lower perceived parental competence. No direct associations between childhood maltreatment and both perceived parental competence and intimate partner violence were observed. Implications for interventions and future research are discussed.

Type de document:	Article
Mots-clés libres:	Child abuse and neglect Childhood trauma Couple dysfunctions Fatherhood Intimate partner violence Mental health Post-traumatic stress disorder Pregnancy
Date de dépôt:	13 mai 2024 15:54
Dernière modification:	13 mai 2024 15:54
Version du document déposé:	Post-print (version corrigée et acceptée)
URI:	https://depot-e.uqtr.ca/id/eprint/11290

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