The Relationship Between Self-Control, Witnessing Domestic Violence, and Subsequent Violence

摘要: The notion that violence begets is well accepted. Less clear are the precise factors link together child and adult in an individual's life course. This study examines role self-control has linking exposure to a child's subsequent life. A telephone survey with 375 residents Southeastern Virginia was conducted. Attention given whether those who saw their parents fight more likely (1) have low (2) report having experienced either as offender or victim. Results suggest witnessing not related self-control, witnessed were less experiences partner abuse. Further, we found Implications for theory, policy, future research provided.