Theory of family violence

Social issues, such as family violence, cannot be adequately addressed without first understanding the theoretical foundations for such behavior. Not all theories are equal and often compete in explaining the etiology of violence. In addition, not all situations involve the same types of stressors, so theory is only one piece of the family violence puzzle.

In this Discussion, you will review the theories presented in the text and the primary stressors that impact familial relationships. You will then hypothesize on how such factors could present themselves in a real-life situation.

Consider primary stressors that could be impacting the family (mental health, substance abuse, day-to-day problems, media overuse, etc.).

Choose one of the following theories to address in this Discussion:

Psychopathology theory

Substance abuse theory

Social-psychological model

Social learning theory

Exchange theory

Frustration-aggression theory

Ecological theory

Sociobiology or evolutionary theory

Sociocultural model of family violence

Culture of violence theory

Patriarchy theory

General systems theory

Social conflict theory

Resource theory

Summarize the selected theory and identify stressors that could intensify situations of family violence.

Create a fictional case scenario illustrating the theory of family violence you selected, which also portrays primary stressors.

References with the answer