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Risk Factors Associated with the Arrest for Adolescent to Parent Abuse
| Title: | Risk Factors Associated with the Arrest for Adolescent to Parent Abuse. |
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| Name(s): |
Cicale, Coleen, Author Yegidis, Bonnie, Committee Chair Burg, Mary Ann, Committee Member Gryglewicz, Kimberley, Committee Member Fisher, Kristina Childs, Committee Member University of Central Florida, Degree Grantor |
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| Type of Resource: | text | |
| Date Issued: | 2018 | |
| Publisher: | University of Central Florida | |
| Language(s): | English | |
| Abstract/Description: | This study explored risk factors associated with the arrest for adolescent to parent abuse (ATPA) when compared to arrest for a similar violent misdemeanor against a non-parent. The phenomenon of ATPA is widely under-researched and there is little in terms of prevention policy or treatment. Using 18,548 risk assessment screens performed with adolescents (12-17) arrested in Florida for a violent misdemeanor, and guided by previous literature and social ecological and social bond theories, this analysis explored the relationship between risk factors (categorized as individual characteristics, beliefs, behavior, commitment and involvement and attachment) and arrest for ATPA versus arrest for a violent misdemeanor against a non-parent. Of the 17 hypothesized risk factors, 9 risk factors were found to be significant risk factors associated with the arrest for ATPA versus the arrest for a violent misdemeanor against a non-parent. Age and ethnicity/race were both found to be associated with ATPA arrests. Risk factors found to increase the likelihood of being arrested for ATPA included a history of mental health problems, the adolescent witnessing domestic violence, the adolescent being a victim of abuse, and adolescents' normative beliefs in resolving conflict. The findings of this study add to the current body of literature and can be used to inform the creation of new policies and interventions in the realm of ATPA and family violence. | |
| Identifier: | CFE0007165 (IID), ucf:52285 (fedora) | |
| Note(s): |
2018-08-01 Ph.D. Health and Public Affairs, Dean's Office COHPA Doctoral This record was generated from author submitted information. |
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| Subject(s): | adolescent to parent abuse -- child to parent abuse -- child to parent violence -- family violence transmission of violence | |
| Persistent Link to This Record: | http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/CFE0007165 | |
| Restrictions on Access: | public 2018-08-15 | |
| Host Institution: | UCF |
