Determining History of Victimization and Potential for Abusive Behavior in U.S. Navy Recruits.

摘要

The purpose of this project was to review the literature, consult with experts, and evaluate the instruments related to the assessment of exposure to child abuse, spouse abuse, and sexual/physical aggression to provide a scientific basis for a study to survey Navy recruits for their history of and potential for abusive behaviors. The major objective was to determine whether psychometrically valid instruments are available that would provide data to aid in the creation of abuse prevention and treatment programs. Two aims of this project were to compile a referenced listing of factors that have been found to be associated with abusive behavior and to ascertain the reliability, validity, and appropriateness for use of relevant instruments. Child abuse, Spouse abuse, Sexual aggression, Sexual abuse.