Theories of Relational Health in Interpersonal Violence Research: A Scoping Review

• Published in: Families in society Vol. 105; no. 3; pp. 358 - 373
• Main Authors: Miller, Emily K., Gillani, Braveheart, O’Donnell, Kari A.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Los Angeles, CA SAGE Publications 01.07.2024; Sage Publications Ltd
• Subjects: Attachment theory; Cultural theory; Emotional security; Health behavior; Health problems; Health status; Protective factors; Public health; Social support; Theory; Violence; social support; subjects of practice; abuse/neglect/violence; family systems and functioning; qualitative research; globalization and social work; systematic review; methods and analytics; domestic/martial relationships; violence

Interpersonal violence is a pervasive public health problem that leads to emotional, behavioral, and physical health challenges. Theoretically, sound research examining protective factors, such as relational health, is imperative for developing effective interventions. However, the use of relational...