Is there a relationship between trauma experiences, substance use and violence in adult male offenders



Myles, Caroline
(2014) Is there a relationship between trauma experiences, substance use and violence in adult male offenders. Doctor of Clinical Psychology thesis, University of Liverpool.

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Abstract

Background and aim Substance use and trauma or Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) has previously been linked to perpetration of violence. There is limited research on the relationship between these, despite recognition that they frequently co-occur. The aim of the current research was to explore whether co-occurring substance use and trauma or PTSD increased the likelihood of violence. Method Electronic databases were systematically searched; PILOTS, Web of Science, Scopus, and DISCOVER (PsycINFO, PsycARTICLES, Medline, National Criminal Justice Reference Service Abstracts). Articles were excluded that did not meet the inclusion criteria. The remaining articles were included in this review. Results Six articles were identified for inclusion. Five of the studies were cross-sectional and one study was a case-control design. All of the studies used self report measures and three additionally used clinical interviews. There was great variability in measures administered across studies. Conclusion The current review suggests co-occurring substance use and trauma or PTSD increased the probability of perpetrating violence. However, sample size, sample variability and measurement variability suggest limitations for generalisability across and between populations. Therefore, given the few studies to draw conclusions from the current results should be viewed tentatively. Further research is necessary using more rigorous methodology.

Item Type: Thesis (Doctor of Clinical Psychology)
Depositing User: Symplectic Admin
Date Deposited: 26 Feb 2015 11:39
Last Modified: 01 Jan 2020 02:31
DOI: 10.17638/02002242
URI: http://livrepository.liverpool.ac.uk/id/eprint/2002242