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datestamp: 2021-02-02 18:30:53
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type: thesis_degree
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contact_email: amamendola11@gmail.com
eprint_status: archive
creators_name: Amendola, Alyssa
creators_email: amamendola11@gmail.com
creators_id: ama246
title: Violence in Times of Peace: How Trauma Perpetuates Family Violence in Post-Conflict Environments
ispublished: unpub
divisions: sch_gsph_behavioralcommhealthsci
full_text_status: public
keywords: conflict
PTSD
Domestic violence
family violence
Peru
Liberia
FORNET
abstract: Post-conflict regions have the highest rates of domestic family violence (DFV). While there are several root causes of DFV, conflict is an exacerbating factor for a few reasons. This paper hypothesizes that untreated trauma in ex-combatants contributes to the rise in DFV post-conflict in two main ways. First, untreated trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) cause ex-combatants to recognize and respond aggressively to nonthreatening situations, as explained by the Cycle of Violence Theory. Second, untreated trauma and challenges to gender norms cause ex-combatants to overcompensate with aggression, as explained by the Gender Roles theory. To test this hypothesis, a literature review will study rates of PTSD and DFV in post-conflict regions. Two case studies will be used to evaluate trends. Finally, based on the literature review and case studies, evidence-based recommendations will be identified to address mental health needs of ex-combatants.
date: 2020-12-11
pages: 61
institution: University of Pittsburgh
refereed: TRUE
etdcommittee_type: committee_chair
etdcommittee_type: committee_member
etdcommittee_type: committee_member
etdcommittee_name: Terry, Martha Ann
etdcommittee_name: Finkel, Muge
etdcommittee_name: Van Nostrand, Elizabeth
etdcommittee_email: materry@pitt.edu
etdcommittee_email: mfinkel@pitt.edu
etdcommittee_email: evannostrand@pitt.edu
etdcommittee_id: materry
etdcommittee_id: mfinkel
etdcommittee_id: evannostrand
etd_defense_date: 2020-12-03
etd_approval_date: 2021-02-02
etd_submission_date: 2020-12-11
etd_release_date: 2021-02-02
etd_access_restriction: immediate
etd_patent_pending: FALSE
thesis_type: thesis
degree: MPH
citation:   Amendola, Alyssa  (2020) Violence in Times of Peace: How Trauma Perpetuates Family Violence in Post-Conflict Environments.  Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh.    (Unpublished)  
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