Domestic Violence and Family of Origin

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This is a short critique of a mixed model research project (mixed design- qualitative and quantitative) that hypothesized four concepts regarding verbal vs. physical aggression displays correlated with the cycle of violence as continuing from that witnessed in the male's family of origin. The paper assesses study strengths and weaknesses in all areas and comments on in them a detailed, yet high level critique.

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"The ability to stay abreast of current literature is essential for any professional. The ability to discern valid and reliable research from inferior quality research that fails to present quality and usable results is even more important to the assurance of quality of care for those in helping professions and for mentoring others. This paper presents a brief critique of the article Test of Family of Origin Structural Models of Male Verbal and Physical Aggression by Julian, McKenry, Gavazzi and Law (1999) following the critique guidelines presented in class. The purpose identified was clearly stated as studying the effects of verbal aggression related to family of origin dynamics for both the perpetrator and victim. Most other literature cited and referenced related to the cycle of violence was primarily based on physical aggression."

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