The Cycle of Trauma: Relationship Aggression in Male Vietnam Veterans With Symptoms of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

Type
PRTW
Summary

Vietnam Veterans and their female cohabitating partners participated in a study examining the associations between posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and perpetration of aggressive behavior toward their female partners. Increased PTSD symptoms were associated with increased levels of physically violent behavior as reported by the Veteran, but not by their partners.

Citation
Byrne, C. A., Riggs, D. S. (1996). The Cycle of Trauma: Relationship Aggression in Male Vietnam Veterans With Symptoms of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder. Violence and Victims, 11, 213-225.