| Title | Relationships among Women's Use of Aggression, Their Victimization, and Substance Use Problems: A Test of the Moderating Effects of Race/Ethnicity. |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 2009 |
| Authors | Sullivan, Tami P., Courtenay E. Cavanaugh, Michelle J. Ufner, Suzanne C. Swan, and David L. Snow |
| Journal | Journal of aggression, maltreatment & trauma |
| Volume | 18 |
| Issue | 6 |
| Pagination | 646-666 |
| Date Published | 2009 Sep 1 |
| ISSN | 1545-083X |
| Abstract | This study examined whether relationships among women's aggression, their victimization, and substance use problems were moderated by race/ethnicity. Four hundred and twelve community women (150 African Americans, 150 Latinas, and 112 Whites) who recently were aggressive against a male partner completed a 2-hour computer-assisted interview. ANOVA and path analysis revealed that (a) for all women, victimization and aggression were strongly related; (b) race/ethnicity moderated the relationships between victimization and alcohol and drug use problems; and (c) no groups evidenced a relationship between alcohol or drug use problems and aggression. Findings suggest that it is essential to develop culturally relevant, gender-specific interventions to reduce both women's aggression and victimization, as well as related negative behaviors such as alcohol and drug use. |
| Alternate Journal | J Aggress Maltreat Trauma |
