Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Attachment, and Intimate Partner Violence in a Military Sample: A Preliminary Analysis

Data from Military couples in which the male is an Army or National Guard member with at least one deployment were used to examine the associations among posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms, attachment style (e.g., secure, avoidant, and anxious), and the risk for intimate partner violence (IPV). Findings suggest there is a relationship between PTSD symptoms, attachment style, and the risk of IPV.