The Role of Cognitive Emotion Regulation and Thought Control Strategies in the Connection between Attachment Styles and Domestic Violence in Couples

Kāzem Gerām

doi:10.5901/mjss.2016.v7n4s1p128

Abstract

The present study aims to investigate the role of cognitive emotion regulation and thought control strategies in the connection between attachment styles and domestic violence in couples in Arak. The population consists of married students in public and Azad universities in 2014-2015 academic years. The sample size of 361 people was estimated using Krejcie and Morgan sampling table. To have a representative sample and to prevent possible loss of participants, the sample of 380 people is selected using multistage cluster sampling method. The study is correlational. Three tools including Garnefski et al. (2001) cognitive emotion regulation, Collins & Read’s Attachment Questionnaire (1990) and domestic violence questionnaire have been used in the present study. Data were analyzed using SPSS software and Pearson's correlation coefficient method. The results showed that cognitive emotion regulation strategies and thought control strategies significantly affected the connection between attachment styles and domestic violence in student couples which led to the confirmation of the research hypothesis. DOI: 10.5901/mjss.2016.v7n4S1p128

Highlights

In 1995, domestic violence was introduced as one of twelve critical issues of countries that require special attention of governments and the international communities
Domestic violence is defined as a behavior with overt or covert intention to physically, psychologically or socially hurt a person (Sotoodeh, 1997)
From the perspective of attachment, each of the couples enter into the relationship with the expectations and experiences of their past which plays a crucial role in response to their spouse

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In 1995, domestic violence was introduced as one of twelve critical issues of countries that require special attention of governments and the international communities. Domestic violence is defined as a behavior with overt or covert intention to physically, psychologically or socially hurt a person (Sotoodeh, 1997). Violence against women is defined as any violent sex-linked behavior that increases the risk of harmful physical, sexual or psychological damage and pain to women. Such behavior can be done with intimidation, coercion or deprivation of liberty in an overt or covert way. Men violence against women includes multiple dimensions such as physical violence (i.e. injury to one’s body by beating, using hand or other tools), psychological violence (intimidation, humiliation, verbal scolding, cursing), social violence (controlling women behavior, causing social isolation, banning her communication with others) and sexual violence( calinka, 1982)

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