Predicting Intimate Partner Violence for At-Risk Young Adults and Their Romantic Partners, United States, 1991-2009 (ICPSR 36595)

Version Date: Aug 14, 2018

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Principal Investigator(s):
Joann Wu Shortt, Oregon Social Learning Center

https://doi.org/10.3886/ICPSR36595.v1

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Summary

These data are part of NACJD's Fast Track Release and are distributed as they were received from the data depositor. The files have been zipped by NACJD for release, but not checked or processed except for the removal of direct identifiers. Users should refer to the accompanying readme file for a brief description of the files available with this collection and consult the investigator(s) if further information is needed.

The primary research aims of this study were to: examine a theoretical mediational risk model, examine long-term intervention impacts of the LIFT program on IPV in young adulthood, and to examine proximal associations between youth, partner adjustment (e.g., depressive symptoms), and adulthood. Data was collected over a 15-year period through interview format. Secondary analyses was performed with 323 adults (184 women, 139 men; average age 21 years) and their romantic partners (146 women, 177 men; average age 22 years) who participated in the community-based Linking the Interests of Families and Teachers (LIFT).

Overall the study contains one SPSS file called 'NIJArc_LIFTCO_SubUseIPVItems.sav'. This SPSS file includes 166 variables and 316 cases.

Citation

Shortt, Joann Wu. Predicting Intimate Partner Violence for At-Risk Young Adults and Their Romantic Partners, United States, 1991-2009. Inter-university Consortium for Political and Social Research [distributor], 2018-08-14. https://doi.org/10.3886/ICPSR36595.v1

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Funding

United States Department of Justice. Office of Justice Programs. National Institute of Justice (2013-VA-CX-0007)

Subject Terms

Geographic Coverage

Smallest Geographic Unit

none

Restrictions

Access to these data is restricted. Users interested in obtaining these data must complete a Restricted Data Use Agreement, specify the reasons for the request, and obtain IRB approval or notice of exemption for their research.

Distributor(s)

Inter-university Consortium for Political and Social Research
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Time Period(s)

1991 -- 2009

Date of Collection

1991 -- 2009

Data Collection Notes

  1. These data are part of NADCJD's Fast Track Release and are distributed as they were received from the data depositor. The files have been zipped by NACJD for release, but not checked or processed except for the removal of direct identifiers. Users should refer to the accompanying readme file for a brief description of the files available with this collection and consult the investigator(s) if further information is needed.

  2. A syntax file provided by the P.I. is being included for the users' reference

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Study Purpose

The purpose of this project was to advance the scientific understanding of predictors and risk factors for the Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) in young adults through the utilization of a data set that combines:

  • Strong development and dyadic theory
  • Multi Method/informant longitudinal assessment of family, peer, couple, and adjustment factors across childhood, adolescence, young adulthood
  • Several types of IPV as well as IPV-related injuries
  • Cutting-edge data analytic techniques

Primary research aims were to: examine a theoretical mediational risk model, examine long-term intervention impacts of the LIFT program on IPV in young adulthood, and to examine proximal associations between youth, partner adjustment (e.g., depressive symptoms),and adulthood.

Study Design

Data was collected over a 15-year period through interview format. Secondary analyses was performed with 323 adults (184 women, 139 men; average age 21 years) and their romantic partners (146 women, 177 men; average age 22 years)who participated in the community-based Linking the Interests of Families and Teachers (LIFT). This secondary analysis was used to examine pathways (i.e., prospective mediational models) predictive of Intimate Partner Violence. The models were based on Dynamic Developmental Systems theory, which specifies how family, peer, and adolescent adjustment factors, and how couple and young adult adjustment factors (proximal associations), are related to IPV. The long-term impacts of the LIFT prevention intervention, which was intended to prevent aggression during and following elementary school, on IPV were also examined.

Sample

LIFT participants were randomly assigned by school to either receive a short-term prevention program designed to reduce child aggression and other antisocial behaviors or services as usual. On average, 82% of participants completed assessments for any given yearly interview. When LIFT participants reached young adulthood, 323 (60%; 184 women, 139 men; average age 21 years) participated with a romantic partner or spouse (146 women, 177 men;6 average age 22 years) in a couple assessment with interviews and questionnaires, including IPV measures administered separately to participant and partner and observed dyadic interaction.

Time Method

Longitudinal

Universe

Young adults at risk of partner violence.

Unit(s) of Observation

Couple

Data Type(s)

Mode of Data Collection

Description of Variables

This study contains one data file- NIJArc LIFTCO SubUseIPVItems.sav. This data file includes 316 cases and 166 variables all regarding: Characteristics of the relationship with their partner, nature of relationship violence, and specific injuries caused my domestic disputes.

Response Rates

82% of respondents completed assessments for any given yearly interview.

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Original Release Date

2018-08-14

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Notes

  • These data are part of NACJD's Fast Track Release and are distributed as they were received from the data depositor. The files have been zipped by NACJD for release, but not checked or processed except for the removal of direct identifiers. Users should refer to the accompanying readme file for a brief description of the files available with this collection and consult the investigator(s) if further information is needed.

  • The public-use data files in this collection are available for access by the general public. Access does not require affiliation with an ICPSR member institution.

  • One or more files in this data collection have special restrictions. Restricted data files are not available for direct download from the website; click on the Restricted Data button to learn more.