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Summary
It is important to understand what factors contribute to recurrent spouse abuse. By analyzing data from the U.S. Army Central Registry, the study examined elements that were associated with spouse abuse recidivism in military families. Results revealed that gender and military status (Active Duty or military spouse) were the two most important factors that may contribute to spouse abuse recidivism.
Citation
McCarroll, J. E., Thayer, L. E., Liu, X., Newby, J. H., Norwood, A. E., Fullerton, C. S., Ursano, R. J. (2000). Spouse Abuse Recidivism in the U.S. Army by Gender and Military Status. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 68, 521-525. doi:10.1037/0022-006x.3.521