Publications [#253414] of Terrie E. Moffitt

Journal Articles

1. Danielson, KK; Moffitt, TE; Caspi, A; Silva, PA (1998). Comorbidity between abuse of an adult and DSM-III-R mental disorders: evidence from an epidemiological study.. The American journal of psychiatry, 155(1), 131-133. [9433353], [doi]
   (last updated on 2024/04/24)

   Abstract:
   

   Objective

   The purpose of this study was to report the prevalence, risk, and implications of comorbidity between partner violence and psychiatric disorders.

   Method

   Data were obtained from a representative birth cohort of 941 young adults through use of the Conflict Tactics Scales and Diagnostic Interview Schedule.

   Results

   Half of those involved in partner violence had a psychiatric disorder; one-third of those with a psychiatric disorder were involved in partner violence. Individuals involved in severe partner violence had elevated rates of a wide spectrum of disorders.

   Conclusions

   The findings support the importance of mental health clinicians screening for partner violence and treating victims and perpetrators before injury occurs.