Abstract
The goal of this study was to analyze the conceptualization of YPA (youth-to-parent aggression) in relation to terms, definitions, typologies and assessment instruments. To achieve this aim, a systematic review was carried out using the PRISMA protocol. Assessment instruments for YPA were examined in accordance with COSMIN (Consensus-based Standards for the Selection of Health Measurement Instruments). After reviewing the literature on conceptualization and measuring instruments, some gaps were found. The use of some particular terms was justified depending on the age of children and severity of case. Taking into account the theoretical background, a full definition of YPA was offered. Moreover, this study revealed that it was possible to discriminate four typologies of YPA (Offensive, Defensive, Affective, and Situational) as a function of the coercion level and nature of the violence. Eleven instruments to measure YPA were analyzed exhaustively, with the most reported and robust psychometric properties being internal consistency and structural validity, while other validity evidence was understudied. The CPV-Q (12–25 years) obtained the highest rating as a promising instrument. The initial psychodiagnosis of a YPA situation would help in the individual or family intervention, as well as prevent more severe situations of YPA through early intervention.
Highlights
During last decade, youth-to-parent aggression (YPA) has received growing attention in scientific literature as a result of the progression in complaints filed by parents
This paper has tried to contribute to the field of YPA by offering a systematic review of the extant literature, describing theoretical and empirical limitations in the conceptualization, and the measures used
One purpose of this study was to analyze the terms, definitions and typologies used in YPA research
Summary
Youth-to-parent aggression (YPA) has received growing attention in scientific literature as a result of the progression in complaints filed by parents. This type of family violence puts family safety at risk due to the loss of parental power that it generates, and at the same time the most victimized parents feel guilt and humiliation (Selwyn and Meakings, 2015; Gabriel et al, 2018; Ilabaca and Gaete, 2018). In YPA research, it is necessary to operationalize the term “child” because perpetrators older than 18 years are legally considered adults rather than children.
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