Date of Conferral
2-26-2024
Date of Award
February 2024
Degree
Ph.D.
School
Psychology
Advisor
Delinda Mercer
Abstract
Little is known about how domestic violence treatment outcomes relate to substance abuse among intimate partners. Previous studies have reported that intimate partners who are in treatment for substance use struggle with the containment of domestic violence. Therefore, the purpose of this quantitative correlational study was to investigate how substance abuse among intimate partners relates to domestic violence treatment outcomes. Two theoretical frameworks, namely cycle of violence theory and social exchange theory informed the study. A convenience sample of 76 participants participated in the study. Data were analyzed using binary logistic regression, and the results showed that women in domestic are less influenced by substance abuse in their completion of treatment programs. However, men are more affected by substance abuse in completing treatment programs. Furthermore, employment significantly impacts treatment program completion because employed individuals are more likely to complete treatment programs than those unemployed. The results provide significant insight to the stakeholders in the criminal justice systems and rehabilitation organizations to understand the impact of substance abuse and employment status on the offenders and victims of domestic violence. Further research should be conducted to determine the strategies to reduce intimate partner violence in the community.
Recommended Citation
Marcelo, Bernardina, "The Relationship Between Domestic Violence and Substance Abuse Treatment Outcomes" (2024). Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies. 15498.
https://scholarworks.waldenu.edu/dissertations/15498
