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" (Barnett, Miller and Perrin, 2005)
2) Symbolic Intereactionism -This theory places emphasis on the symbolic communication that takes place between individuals. "Through this lens, the key to understanding family violence can be found in the meanings that family members attach to various interactions." (Barnett, 3) Routine Activities Theory - This theory is used for providing an explanation to stalking patterns.
VI. MULTIDIMENSIONAL THEORIES
Multidimensional models attempt the integration of "several unidimensional theories. Attempts to develop such models flow logically from the failure of single-concept frameworks to account for family violence." (Barnett, Miller and Perrin, 2005) Barnett, Miller and Perrin state that the need "for a multidimensional theory is especially salient when on is attempting to interpret the cause of family violence in other cultures or when one is striving to delineate a worldview." (2005)
SUMMARY and CONCLUSION
While many theories exist to attempt to explain family violence, the fact is that researchers in reality remain confounded in their attempt to "posit an inclusive model." (Barnett, Miller and Perrin, 2005) While psychopathological theory...
Interpersonal interaction theories hold that both the victim and perpetrators and their interactions serve to promote family violence. Because no one explanation is sufficient in explaining family violence, multidimensional theory development is critically necessary to this end.
Bibliography
Barnett, Ola W.; Miller, Cindy Lou; and Perrin, Robin D. (2005) Family Violence Across the Lifespan: An Introduction. Sage Publications. 2005.
McDonald, Renee and Jouriles, Ernest N. (2006) Estimating the Number of American Children Living in Partner-Violence Families. Journal of Family Psychology 2006 Vol. 20, No. 1. American Psychological Association. Online available at http://www.smu.edu/experts/study-documents/family-violence-study-may2006.pdf
Burgess, Ann W. And Roberts, Albert R. (nd) Violence Within Families Through the Life Span. Chapter 1. Online available at http://media.wiley.com/product_data/excerpt/70/04714146/0471414670-2.pdf
Bibliography
Barnett, Ola W.; Miller, Cindy Lou; and Perrin, Robin D. (2005) Family Violence Across the Lifespan: An Introduction. Sage Publications. 2005.
McDonald, Renee and Jouriles, Ernest N. (2006) Estimating the Number of American Children Living in Partner-Violence Families. Journal of Family Psychology 2006 Vol. 20, No. 1. American Psychological Association. Online available at http://www.smu.edu/experts/study-documents/family-violence-study-may2006.pdf
Burgess, Ann W. And Roberts, Albert R. (nd) Violence Within Families Through the Life Span. Chapter 1. Online available at http://media.wiley.com/product_data/excerpt/70/04714146/0471414670-2.pdf
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