25 - Aggression and Violence in Romantic Relationships

Ximena B. Arriaga; Cantyo Atindriyo  Dannisworo; Johan C. Karremans; Esther S. Kluwer

25 - Aggression and Violence in Romantic Relationships

Ximena B. Arriaga
, Cantyo Atindriyo Dannisworo
, Johan C. Karremans
, Esther S. Kluwer

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review

Abstract

Aggression in an intimate relationship violates commonly held expectations that a romantic partner will be loving and supportive. Partner aggression erodes the quality of a relationship and can cause people to experience significant psychological distress and pain. This chapter critically examines research on features of aggression in relationships, how partner aggression is regulated and maintained, and interventions and efforts to address partner aggression. We aim to convey the current state of research on partner aggression and suggest new directions for research.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	The Cambridge Handbook of Personal Relationships
Editors	Anita L. Vangelisti, Daniel Perlman, Susan Sprecher
Publisher	Cambridge University Press
Chapter	25
Pages	527-549
Number of pages	23
Edition	3
ISBN (Print)	9781009381949
Publication status	Published - 9 Feb 2026

Keywords

partner aggression
intimate partner violence
commitment
dependence
mindfulness
help-seeking
third parties

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25 - Aggression and Violence in Romantic Relationships. / Arriaga, Ximena B.; Dannisworo, Cantyo Atindriyo ; Karremans, Johan C. et al.
The Cambridge Handbook of Personal Relationships. ed. / Anita L. Vangelisti; Daniel Perlman; Susan Sprecher. 3. ed. Cambridge University Press, 2026. p. 527-549.

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review

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