The Long Arm of Trauma During Childhood: Associations with Resources in Couple Relationships

Journal of Marital and Family Therapy
Alyssa Banford Witting, Dean M Busby

Abstract

Traumatic experiences within and outside the family of origin in childhood may disrupt couple functioning later in life. Using a sample of 3,958 couples assessed through the Relationship Evaluation Questionnaire (RELATE), an actor-partner independence model was fit to test direct and indirect associations between negative impact from one's family of origin (accounting for physical violence and sexual abuse) and resources in couple relationships. Resources were defined using intervention principles derived from the Conservation of Resources (COR) theory. Actor and partner effects suggested negative family impact associates with relationship instability and is mediated through negative couple communication. Actor effects suggested negative family impact associates with less calmness in one's self and is also mediated through negative couple communication.

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Oct 14, 2020·Journal of Interpersonal Violence·Alyssa Banford Witting, Dean M Busby
May 28, 2021·The Journals of Gerontology. Series B, Psychological Sciences and Social Sciences·Michael Fitzgerald, Kelly Berthiaume
Jan 15, 2022·BMC Public Health·AliceAnn Crandall, Melissa Barlow

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