The Causes Of Abusive Relationships

The term ‘abusive relationship’ brings to mind a relationship of unequal power distribution. The perpetrator is usually imagined to be the husband in heterosexual relationships and we, generally, identify the wife as the victim of such cases of abuse.

An abusive relationship is one where one partner in a relationship is threatened, humiliated, jealous, possessive, or subject any other sort of violent tendencies by the other partner of the relationship. This was resembled in the

The first few years on a relationship, everything seems gold plated and perfect. Respecting, honoring significant others is a given, but unfortunately some feel the urge and need to claim their dominance over the relationship. Unexpected things would eventually start occurring, like physical assaults, diminished self-worth, and sometimes even child abuses are consequences of trying to dominate the members in a household. After growing up in a household where the abusive environment is dominating, people are known to develop trust issues, disturbed and unreal perceptions of reality; the solution may not always be clear, but immediate action is to be taken from the abused party or victims.

In the United States, domestic violence is the leading cause of injury in women between the ages of 15 and 44 (Nies & McEwen, 2015, p. 329). I have always struggled with understanding why women stay in abusive relationships. Growing up witnessing my own mother be a victim of domestic violence has made me less than empathetic for women who are in those situations and don’t do something to help themselves or their children. For as long as I can remember, I have said that if a person is in an abusive relationship and doesn’t take steps to get out of it, I have no sympathy for them. My goals for this experience were to identify at least two reasons why women stay in an abusive relationship and to identify at least two resources

One of the statistics mentioned in class was that about 30% of abused and neglected children will later abuse others (FCNS 482, Class notes, January 23, 2017). This is not the case for Jane. Jane knew what her step-father was doing was wrong, and she never wanted her kids to have the childhood she had (Elliott, 2005). She wanted them to have a happy and carefree childhood like most children have. She did what was right and broke the terrible cycle. It was hard, but she put her kids first, like a good mother should. Instead she talked to them about her childhood when they were old enough to understand, which helped bring awareness to the issue (Elliott, 2005). It is another way for Jane to cope with everything that she has been through. Just talking to her kids about it helped her brain process everything, which helped Jane move on from her past. It was also another voice about child abuse. Jane could have also taken her anger out on her boyfriend at the time, or her friends. Instead she found other ways to cope, even if it wasn’t the healthiest or safest options. She broke the cycle, which was a sign that she can heal and move on from her tragic childhood (McCoy & Keen,

Can abuse cause relationship problems in the future for our loved ones? Abuse is the destroyer of young people’s faith and most of the time it causes long-term mental problems. There are many types of abuses. Many women and children are affected every day.

According to statistics found by the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, Every nine seconds a woman is abused by her husband or intimate partner. At least 1 in every 4 women and 1 in every 9 men have been beaten, coerced into sex or otherwise abused in their lifetime. Most often the abuser is one of their own family. Domestic violence is a problem that somehow affects every one of us in this room at some time and is actually the leading cause of injury to women -- more than car accidents, muggings and rapes combined.

The textbook definition of “Relationship Abuse” is: a pattern of abusive and coercive behaviors used to maintain power and control over a former or current intimate partner.

What causes people to be abusive in their relationship? Is there something in the brain that causes it? Can an imbalance in hormones affect their behavior? Does our environment play a part? Could people genetics have something to do with them abusing their partners? Could there be damaged to their frontal lobe? Throughout this part, I’m going to explain some of potential cause of people being abusive towards their partner.

Every minute, nearly 20 people are physically abused by an intimate partner, family member, or someone they know in the United States. This is a major problem not just in society, not just in the United states, but all over the world. People are ignoring the inevitable that abuse is a real thing and it could happen to anyone at anytime. Although people often think domestic abuse is a problem of the poor and underprivileged, it can affect all genders, race, and stature.

Everyone in this world wants to be loved by that special someone, but what happens when that someone crosses the physical/psychological boundary? A relationship is a bond between two people that have a special connection. These bonds are meant to build trust and encourage each other to pursue what he/she wants to do in their lifetime. Even knowing that relationships are meant to build each other up, they can also cause a great deal of personal distress. Partners who are overly aggressive can have a huge impact in their relationship in a negative way. Women, in most violent relationships, are the ones getting the personal attacks. In relationships, people are so focused and worried about being loved that they “forget” about what is safe for them. Abusive relationships are not healthy relationships to be in, and can cause great psychological distress. Not all abusive relationships have to deal with physical violence. Bullying and undermining your partner is also considered to be abusive.

Abuse can have many different meanings, there is one in particular that takes control in many Americans relationship, “physical maltreatment” (Abuse). Sadly there is an increasing amount of young adults going through an abusive relationship or were in one. Many of the people that become abusers consider violence as a normal behavior because they have witnessed it on a daily basis. They than begin to mistreat everyone that comes in his or her way. An abuser is frequently interested in controlling their victims. An abuser’s behavior is usually manipulating, in order to make their victims

Men battering women is among the most obscure yet prevalent crimes today (Paul, 2004). Solely being a woman poses one of the greatest risks for becoming a domestic violence victim. Other factors such as age—younger versus older women; partnership status—separated, divorced, or cohabiting partners; socioeconomic status—low versus high income; and education contribute to the risk one may experience (Davies, 2008). Research has shown that women are more likely than men to be abused by their intimate partners. Furthermore, studies show that each year, millions of women are estimated to be physically abused. However, physical abuse is not the only kind of violence victims experience (Paul, 2004). Oftentimes, abusers also use sexual, emotional, and verbal abuse towards their victims. In addition, abusers gain power and control by economically depriving

Women have been and continue to be victims of violence in all of its faces. The purpose of this research is to explore the many ways in which women are abused and mistreated, focusing on the effects that violence causes to the victims as well as to those who haven’t experienced violence, but feel somewhat driven to help in this issue.

Domestic violence is a large and growing problem in the United States and all around the world. Women are being beaten and battered to the point of no mental or physical return. Even some men have reported being abused in their interpersonal relationships. One study conducted by relationship experts found, “75% of young people [are] involved in dating relationships by the eighth grade” (Hays). Abuse and violence are growing across the country because of the media these young people view. Relationships and both sexes are conceptualized differently than they have been in the past. Minimal literature has been released about how to avoid and prevent abuse in interpersonal relationships. This poses a problem across the United States as children are growing up not knowing how to behave in relationships. Hays questions how “conflict [can] be a normal and healthy aspect of dating relationships” ("Using Artwork and Photography to Explore Adolescent Females' Perceptions of Dating Relationships"). In the last ten years, the rate of relationship abuse is “three times that of the national average” (Hays). Pornography also reveals an issue in domestic violence by depicting women as objects. Most people see relationship abuse as only hitting, punching, rape, or murder. This is why people are much less likely to report abuse or see their situation as an issue. If people do not see their relationship as abusive then they are almost certain not to seek the help they need for the problem.