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Neuropsychological Correlates of Anger, Hostility, and Relationship-Relevant Distortions in Thinking among Partner Violent Men

NCJ Number
248356
Journal
Journal of Family Violence Volume: 29 Issue: 6 Dated: August 2014 Pages: 625-641
Author(s)
John Persampiere; Gina Poole; Christopher M. Murphy
Date Published
August 2014
Length
17 pages
Annotation
Prior research has demonstrated that perpetrators of intimate partner violence (IPV) display poorer performance than controls on neuropsychological tests of executive functioning (EF) and impulsivity (Imp).
Abstract
Prior research has demonstrated that perpetrators of intimate partner violence (IPV) display poorer performance than controls on neuropsychological tests of executive functioning (EF) and impulsivity (Imp). In a treatment-seeking sample of 80 partner-violent men, the current study examined EF and Imp as correlates of anger-reactivity, cognitive distortions, irrational beliefs, anger expression, anger control, hostility, and abusive relationship behavior. Executive functioning had significant inverse associations with cognitive distortions, irrational beliefs, and anger-reactivity assessed during anger induction using the Articulated Thoughts within Simulated Situations (ATSS) paradigm, and with global self-reports of anger expression and general hostility. Impulsivity was positively associated with cognitive distortions, irrational beliefs, and anger-reactivity on the ATSS. No significant associations were found between neuropsychological functioning and anger control or self-reported levels of physical assault and psychological aggression. Limitations in neuropsychological functioning among IPV perpetrators are associated with distorted cognitive processing of negative relationship stimuli and difficulties with anger reactivity, anger expression, and general hostility. Abstract published by arrangement with Springer.

Publication Format
Article
Publication Type
Report (Study/Research)
Language
English
Country
United States of America