Of mice and men: will the intersection of social science and genetics create new approaches for intimate partner violence?
The past two decades have yielded a recognition that intimate partner violence is ubiquitous. Although violence within relationships is bidirectional, there is acknowledgment that violence directed against women is more persistent and dangerous. Strategies for treatment of men have been largely unsuccessful, and studies of women centered approaches to prevention are in their infancy. An emerging concept in the brain-behavior field is the recognition of genetics as a powerful influence on aggressive and violent behaviors. Mouse models of human health and disease have facilitated our understanding of the role of genetics in the manifestation of these traits. There is a need to push the boundaries of research on intimate partner violence by adopting biosocial approaches to understand its causes.
Janssen
Patricia A
PA
Department of Health Care and Epidemiology, University of British Columbia.
Nicholls
Tonia L
TL
Kumar
Ravinesh A
RA
Stefanakis
Harry
H
Spidel
Alicia L
AL
Simpson
Elizabeth M
EM
D000374:Aggression; D000818:Animals; D004195:Disease Models, Animal; D005260:Female; D036281:Genetic Research; D005824:Genetics, Behavioral; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D051379:Mice; D008995:Monoamine Oxidase / Q000235:genetics; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012307:Risk Factors; D012742:Sex Offenses / Q000517:prevention & control; D013179:Spouse Abuse / Q000517:prevention & control
D008995:Monoamine Oxidase