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Shame and violence in men : an empirical study and its implications for counselling
Author
Karam Singh
Supervisor
Tan, Esther
Abstract
This study investigated the presence of internalised shame among men who had used abusive behaviours towards their female partners; the impact of aspects of shaming in family of origin on later adult use of abusive behaviours towards one's spouse; childhood experiences of abuse and history of spousal abuse in one's family of origin on later development of internalised shame, and alcohol use and internalised shame.
The study comprised thirty-two men divided into two ethnicity-matched groups of those who used abusive behaviours towards their female partners (n=16) and those who did not (n=16). The findings indicated a significantly higher level of internalised shame (p<.01) and a significantly higher level of aspects of shaming in family of origin (p<.01) among those who used abusive behaviours. Other significant findings include higher levels of internalised shame among men who reported childhood experiences of abuse (p<.05), and higher level of aspects of shaming among men who reported childhood experiences of abuse (p<.05). Non-significant findings were noted between internalised shame and parental abuse in family of origin (p>.05), and alcohol use and internalised shame (p>.05).
The study comprised thirty-two men divided into two ethnicity-matched groups of those who used abusive behaviours towards their female partners (n=16) and those who did not (n=16). The findings indicated a significantly higher level of internalised shame (p<.01) and a significantly higher level of aspects of shaming in family of origin (p<.01) among those who used abusive behaviours. Other significant findings include higher levels of internalised shame among men who reported childhood experiences of abuse (p<.05), and higher level of aspects of shaming among men who reported childhood experiences of abuse (p<.05). Non-significant findings were noted between internalised shame and parental abuse in family of origin (p>.05), and alcohol use and internalised shame (p>.05).
Date Issued
1999
Call Number
HM1116 Kar
Date Submitted
1999