Chelsea M Spencer
Biographic Data
| ID | 183787 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Chelsea M Spencer |
| GIVEN NAMES | Chelsea M |
| FAMILY NAME | Spencer |
| SIGNATURE | SPENCER C M |
| AFFILIATIONS | Kansas State University |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-1312-1103 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 46 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 33 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 46 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2016 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 4 |
The Relationship Between Wildlife Aggression and Intimate Partner Violence Perpetration
Previous research demonstrates a link between companion animal abuse and intimate partner violence (IPV) perpetration, yet no study has examined the relationship between wildlife aggression and IPV. The present study examined associations between intentionally harming and killing wildlife and physical, sexual, psychological, and severe IPV perpetration. Using anonymous survey data from 1,485 participants, frequencies of wildlife aggression and ty…
A Reflexive Thematic Analysis of Partners’ Perceived Motivations of Their Partner’s Animal Abuse
Through qualitative open-text responses, the present study sought to understand participants’ perceptions of their current or most recent partner’s motivations for animal mistreatment. Animal abuse is a pervasive and persistent form of violence, and research demonstrates a link between animal abuse and human abuse. Further, understanding underlying motivations for animal abuse is integral to decreasing the prevalence of both animal and human abus…
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing for Intimate Partner Violence Survivors: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Types of Violence Associated with Sexual IPV: A Meta-Analysis
Childhood Maltreatment as Risk Markers for Intimate Partner Sexual Violence: A Meta‐Analysis
Intimate partner sexual violence (IPSV) is a devastating yet often overlooked form of violence around the world. Using social learning theory to guide our study, we examined childhood maltreatment risk factors for IPSV victimization and perpetration among men and women. We searched several databases (PsychInfo, Proquest, Sociological Abstracts, Social Service Abstracts, ERIC, and Proquest Dissertation and Theses) to obtain studies for this meta-a…
Mental and Physical Health Correlates for Sexual Intimate Partner Violence Perpetration and Victimization: A Meta-Analysis
Sexual intimate partner violence (IPV) is a serious, often overlooked, public health concern. Research examining correlates of sexual IPV perpetration and victimization is warranted to help assessment and intervention efforts. This study utilized the biopsychosocial model as a theoretical framework, highlighting the importance of examining mental and physical health correlates for sexual IPV. This meta-analysis used data from 168 articles, yieldi…
A Latent Class Analysis on Intimate Partner Violence, Dog Abuse, and Cat Abuse Perpetration
Substance use correlates for emotional intimate partner violence perpetration and victimization: A meta-analysis
Objectives: This meta-analysis aimed to explore the connection between types of substance use and emotional intimate partner violence (IPV) perpetration and victimization for both men and women. Method: Data from 86 studies, yielding 129 effect sizes, were analyzed. Effect sizes for the relationship between each substance use factor and perpetration and victimization were calculated. Q -statistics were calculated to examine if there were signific…
The relationship between emotional intimate partner violence and other forms of violence: A metaanalytic review
The present study aimed to explore the relationship between emotional intimate partner violence (IPV) and different forms of violence (e.g., stalking perpetration and victimization, physical IPV perpetration and victimization, sexual IPV perpetration and victimization, and controlling behaviors) using a meta‐analysis. Data from 188 studies, yielding 382 effect sizes, were used to compare the strength of correlates for IPV victimization versus per…
The relationship between intimate partner violence and parenting styles with mediated attachment styles in Iranian women
The primary aim of this study was to investigate the role of attachment styles as intermediaries in the relationship between intimate partner violence (IPV) and parenting styles among Iranian women. Data for this study was collected between September and December 2020. The participants consisted of 102 women who had been referred to Social Emergency Centers in Isfahan due to their experiences with domestic violence. Participants filled out the Ha…
Factors Associated with Non-Fatal Strangulation Victimization in Intimate Relationships: A Meta-Analysis
Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a public health crisis across the globe, and one particular act of IPV, non-fatal strangulation, warrants serious attention. Non-fatal strangulation is a risk factor for intimate partner homicide (IPH) and can create long-term negative mental and physical health consequences. In this meta-analysis, we sought to examine factors associated with non-fatal strangulation victimization among women to help inform educa…
Factors Correlated With Sexual Assault Victimization Among College Students in the United States: A Meta-Analysis
Sexual assault (SA) continues to be a serious problem on college campuses in the United States. This meta-analysis sought to identify correlates for SA victimization on college campuses, as well as examine if there were any differences in correlates for men and women. Database searches utilizing Boolean search terms were used to identify studies to be included in the meta-analysis. Studies were included if they provided quantitative data on corre…
Mental and Physical Health Correlates for Emotional Intimate Partner Violence Perpetration and Victimization: A Meta-Analysis
Approximately 50% of both men and women will experience emotional intimate partner violence (IPV) in their lifetime—a form of violence highly associated with other forms of IPV—making it important to develop further understanding of for assessment and treatment purposes. The bio-psycho-social model was used to guide the study. Utilizing data from 181 studies, yielding 348 effect sizes, we conducted a meta-analysis examining mental and physical he…
An Exploration of Type of Animal Abuse and Intimate Partner Violence
Prior research has identified a relationship between animal abuse and intimate partner violence (IPV). However, there is a gap in the literature regarding the relationship between IPV and type of animal abused. From a sample of 851 participants, this study explored, using unadjusted odds ratios, the bivariate relationships between types of IPV victimization (e.g., psychological, physical, and severe IPV) and partners' abuse of cats, dogs, small p…
Affective Depression Mediates PTSD to Suicide in Sample of Post-9/11 Combat Veterans
Combat veterans are at high risk for suicide; consequently, it is paramount to examine factors that may relate to lower levels of suicide among this population. This study examined if somatic depression or affective depression symptoms mediate the relationship between posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and suicidal behaviors in a treatment-seeking sample of post-9/11 combat veterans. Fluid Vulnerability Theory was utilized as a theoretical fram…
Risk Markers for Victimization and Perpetration of Male-to-Female Physical Intimate Partner Violence in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Meta-Analysis
Exposure to intimate partner violence (IPV) incurs significant public health consequences. Understanding risk markers can accelerate prevention and response efforts, important in settings like Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) where resources are scarce. In this study, four databases were searched to identify studies that examined risk markers for male-to-female physical IPV. With application of the socioecological model, we analyzed 11 risk markers for m…
Risk Markers for Male Perpetration of Sexual Assault on College Campuses: A Meta-Analysis
Sexual assault (SA) on college campuses remains a prominent public health issue. This meta-analysis focuses on identifying all potential risk markers for college male SA perpetration. Using standard search procedures, a total of 25 studies yielding 89 unique effect sizes were included in the study. Significant risk markers were related to hegemonic masculinity (e.g., peer approval of SA, rape myth acceptance, sexist beliefs, hostility towards wom…
Healthcare Professionals’ Own Experiences of Domestic Violence and Abuse: A Meta-Analysis of Prevalence and Systematic Review of Risk Markers and Consequences
Background: Globally, healthcare professionals (HCPs) are increasingly asked to identify and respond to domestic violence and abuse (DVA) among patients. However, their own experiences of DVA have been largely ignored. Aim: To determine the prevalence of current and lifetime DVA victimisation among HCPs globally, and identify risk markers, consequences and support-seeking for DVA. Method: PubMed, EMBASE, PsycINFO, CINAHL ASSIA and ProQuest were s…
Are Parent Experiences of Sexual Violence Related to their Communication with Children About Sexual Violence Topics
Mental Health and Substance Use Factors Associated with Sexual Violence Victimization and Perpetration in University Samples: A Meta-Analysis
Commentary: 25 Years After Johnson’s Typology of Intimate Partner Violence the Impact of Johnson’s Typology on Clinical Work
Is separate the new equal? A meta‐analytic review of correlates of intimate partner violence victimization for Black and White women in the United States
Black women experience intimate partner violence (IPV) at higher rates than White women, and are more likely to experience more serious injuries, serious mental health diagnoses, or even death as consequences of IPV. Most research on factors associated with physical IPV does not primarily focus on Black women experiencing IPV. To be able to offer targeted intervention and prevention services, understanding unique correlates is critical. To addres…
The Dark Side of the Rainbow: Queer Women’s Experiences of Intimate Partner Violence
Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a worldwide issue that, although often thought of as a very gendered and heteronormative crime (male perpetrators and female victims within heterosexual relationships), occurs in all kinds of relationships. The purpose of this study is to examine and raise awareness of how IPV operates within female same-gender relationships. Researchers utilized a narrative inquiry framework, as well as thematic analysis, in or…
What Puts Individuals at Risk for Physical Intimate Partner Violence Perpetration? A Meta-Analysis Examining Risk Markers for Men and Women
Intimate partner violence (IPV) perpetration is a serious public health concern around the world. This meta-analysis aimed to synthesize all available data examining risk markers for physical IPV perpetration among men and women between 1980 and 2018. Studies were included in the analysis if they examined physical IPV in adult opposite-sex relationships, included statistical information needed to calculate at least one bivariate effect size, and …
Comparing Binary Transgender and Nonbinary People: Factors Associated with Psychological Well-Being Among a Predominately People of Color Sample
Covid-19 Specific Risk Markers for Intimate Partner Violence Perpetration
I'm Black, I'm Strong, and I Need Help”: Toxic Black Femininity and Intimate Partner Violence
Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a serious threat to the lives of Black women in the United States. Research has shown that Black women report more serious injuries and mental health consequences, are less likely to report IPV, and receive fewer services related to IPV victimization than White women do. This article proposes the new concept of toxic Black femininity, which refers to the constant attempts for Black women to uphold a stereotype o…
Risk Markers for Physical Teen Dating Violence Victimization in the United States: A Meta-Analysis
Comparing Binary Transgender and Nonbinary People: Factors Associated with Psychological Well-Being Among a Predominately People of Color Sample
Moving to Restoration: The Experiences of Women Exiting Sex Trafficking
In this article, we use qualitative interviews to learn from three sex-trafficking survivors how service providers can better help female victims of domestic sex trafficking with restoration and recovery, along with how to better identify female victims of sex trafficking and their needs. In this article, participants are referred to as survivors of sex trafficking because they are no longer being trafficked, and individuals who are currently bei…
Stress generation theory in couples with depression: A latent profile analysis
Depressive symptoms and conflict negatively affect romantic relationships, but does this differ among couples? Using a stress generation theory framework, we aim to understand the types of profiles based on both partners' responses of depressive symptoms and conflict. We used data from 1,598 German couples (different-sex) and conducted latent profile analyses in order to examine if there are different profiles of couples related to the male and f…
Commentary: 25 Years After Johnson’s Typology of Intimate Partner Violence the Impact of Johnson’s Typology on Clinical Work
Preventing Maltreatment at Home: A Meta-Analysis Examining Outcomes From Online Programs
Purpose: During the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been an increase in cases of intimate partner violence (IPV) related to stay-at-home orders, as well as the financial and emotional stress many individuals are experiencing. With limitations on group gatherings, typical in-person prevention and intervention resources, such as anger management groups or batterer intervention programs, may be inaccessible to people in need of resources. Method: In or…
Substance use correlates for emotional intimate partner violence perpetration and victimization: A meta-analysis
Objectives: This meta-analysis aimed to explore the connection between types of substance use and emotional intimate partner violence (IPV) perpetration and victimization for both men and women. Method: Data from 86 studies, yielding 129 effect sizes, were analyzed. Effect sizes for the relationship between each substance use factor and perpetration and victimization were calculated. Q -statistics were calculated to examine if there were signific…
An Exploration of Type of Animal Abuse and Intimate Partner Violence
Prior research has identified a relationship between animal abuse and intimate partner violence (IPV). However, there is a gap in the literature regarding the relationship between IPV and type of animal abused. From a sample of 851 participants, this study explored, using unadjusted odds ratios, the bivariate relationships between types of IPV victimization (e.g., psychological, physical, and severe IPV) and partners' abuse of cats, dogs, small p…
Gender Differences in Risk Markers for Perpetration of Physical Partner Violence: Results from a Meta-Analytic Review
Why Sexual Assault Survivors Do Not Report to Universities: A Feminist Analysis
The present study analyzed responses from 220 female survivors of sexual assault at a U.S. college campus. Guided by feminist thought, we used thematic analysis to analyze survivors' reasons for not reporting their sexual assault to university officials. Drawing on participants' own words, the most common reasons for not reporting included “It was not a big enough deal,” “I didn't know who to report to or that I could report,” “It wasn't related …
Family Therapy with Couples and Individuals with Parkinson’s Disease
Risk markers for physical intimate partner violence victimization: A meta-analysis
Mental health factors and intimate partner violence perpetration and victimization: A meta-analysis.
A Meta-Analysis of Risk Markers for Intimate Partner Violence in Same-Sex Relationships
Research on intimate partner violence (IPV) has largely focused on heterosexual relationships, but, in recent years, researchers have expanded their focus to include same-sex relationships. Using meta-analytic techniques, this study was conducted to examine the relative strength of various risk markers for men and women being perpetrators and victims of physical IPV in same-sex relationships. Articles were identified through research search engin…
Moving to Restoration: The Experiences of Women Exiting Sex Trafficking
In this article, we use qualitative interviews to learn from three sex-trafficking survivors how service providers can better help female victims of domestic sex trafficking with restoration and recovery, along with how to better identify female victims of sex trafficking and their needs. In this article, participants are referred to as survivors of sex trafficking because they are no longer being trafficked, and individuals who are currently bei…
Do online parenting programs create change?: A meta-analysis.
With online education and programs becoming increasingly common, it is necessary to examine their effectiveness. In this study, we conduct a meta-analysis of online parenting programs. In this meta-analysis, we included 28 studies yielding 127 effect sizes examining 15 outcome variables. We found that online parenting programs had the strongest effects on increasing positive parenting and parents' encouragement. We also found significant effects …
Perpetrator Risk Markers for Intimate Terrorism and Situational Couple Violence: A Meta-Analysis
Johnson developed a typology of intimate partner violence (IPV) which includes two different categories of violence: situational couple violence (SCV) and intimate terrorism (IT). Johnson proposed that IT is more likely to be found in clinical samples (e.g., batterer intervention programs or domestic violence shelters) compared to nonclinical (general population) samples. This meta-analysis ( n = 149 studies; k = 216 effect sizes) examines differ…
Risk Factors for Male Perpetration and Female Victimization of Intimate Partner Homicide: A Meta-Analysis
Intimate partner homicide (IPH) is a serious problem throughout the world. Research has identified the continued need to examine risk factors for IPH to identify individuals who may be at a greater risk of IPH perpetration or victimization. In this study, we conducted a meta-analysis on risk factors for male IPH perpetration and female IPH victimization. This meta-analysis examined results from 17 studies, which included 148 effect sizes used in …
I'm Black, I'm Strong, and I Need Help”: Toxic Black Femininity and Intimate Partner Violence
Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a serious threat to the lives of Black women in the United States. Research has shown that Black women report more serious injuries and mental health consequences, are less likely to report IPV, and receive fewer services related to IPV victimization than White women do. This article proposes the new concept of toxic Black femininity, which refers to the constant attempts for Black women to uphold a stereotype o…
Preventing Maltreatment at Home: A Meta-Analysis Examining Outcomes From Online Programs
Purpose: During the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been an increase in cases of intimate partner violence (IPV) related to stay-at-home orders, as well as the financial and emotional stress many individuals are experiencing. With limitations on group gatherings, typical in-person prevention and intervention resources, such as anger management groups or batterer intervention programs, may be inaccessible to people in need of resources. Method: In or…
Risk Markers for Physical Teen Dating Violence Victimization in the United States: A Meta-Analysis
Stress generation theory in couples with depression: A latent profile analysis
Depressive symptoms and conflict negatively affect romantic relationships, but does this differ among couples? Using a stress generation theory framework, we aim to understand the types of profiles based on both partners' responses of depressive symptoms and conflict. We used data from 1,598 German couples (different-sex) and conducted latent profile analyses in order to examine if there are different profiles of couples related to the male and f…
The Association between Attachment Styles and Physical Intimate Partner Violence Perpetration and Victimization: A Meta‐Analysis
In this meta‐analysis, we examine attachment styles—something commonly incorporated into couples therapy—and their association with physical intimate partner violence (IPV) perpetration and victimization among men and women. This meta‐analysis incorporated 33 studies that looked at the association between four different attachment styles and IPV. This study examined the strength of the correlation among different attachment styles and IPV perpetr…
Risk Markers for Physical Teen Dating Violence Perpetration: A Meta-Analysis
Teen dating violence (TDV) is a common problem among adolescents and has been linked to various negative outcomes. This study used Dutton’s nested ecological theory to examine risk markers for physical TDV perpetration and examine whether there are significant differences in the strength of risk markers between male and female adolescents. This meta-analysis included 37 studies yielding 126 unique effect sizes for risk markers for physical TDV pe…
Risk Markers for Women’s Physical Intimate Partner Violence Victimization in Iran: A Meta-Analysis
In this study, evidence from 14 studies examines 16 unique risk markers for intimate partner violence (IPV) victimization for Iranian women. Large-to-medium effect sizes were found for emotional abuse victimization, depression, poor mental health, poor physical health, partner’s drug use, living in a patriarchal household, and partner having experienced child abuse as risk markers. Higher levels of education and higher levels of household income …
The Word Processing of Watergate and the Metaphysics of Information
Covid-19 Specific Risk Markers for Intimate Partner Violence Perpetration
How the Covid-19 Pandemic Can and Must Expand Social Worker e-Interventions for Mental Health, Family Wellness, and Beyond
Both media and academic reports have highlighted COVID-19's negative impacts on mental health and safety in the United States, yet care and service gaps persist. Evidence suggests that a default to in-person service delivery did not meet clients' needs before the pandemic, and that unmet needs have ballooned since COVID-19 spread throughout the United States due to a combination of increased stress, social isolation, and fewer available services …
Is separate the new equal? A meta‐analytic review of correlates of intimate partner violence victimization for Black and White women in the United States
Black women experience intimate partner violence (IPV) at higher rates than White women, and are more likely to experience more serious injuries, serious mental health diagnoses, or even death as consequences of IPV. Most research on factors associated with physical IPV does not primarily focus on Black women experiencing IPV. To be able to offer targeted intervention and prevention services, understanding unique correlates is critical. To addres…
The Dark Side of the Rainbow: Queer Women’s Experiences of Intimate Partner Violence
Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a worldwide issue that, although often thought of as a very gendered and heteronormative crime (male perpetrators and female victims within heterosexual relationships), occurs in all kinds of relationships. The purpose of this study is to examine and raise awareness of how IPV operates within female same-gender relationships. Researchers utilized a narrative inquiry framework, as well as thematic analysis, in or…
What Puts Individuals at Risk for Physical Intimate Partner Violence Perpetration? A Meta-Analysis Examining Risk Markers for Men and Women
Intimate partner violence (IPV) perpetration is a serious public health concern around the world. This meta-analysis aimed to synthesize all available data examining risk markers for physical IPV perpetration among men and women between 1980 and 2018. Studies were included in the analysis if they examined physical IPV in adult opposite-sex relationships, included statistical information needed to calculate at least one bivariate effect size, and …
Comparing Binary Transgender and Nonbinary People: Factors Associated with Psychological Well-Being Among a Predominately People of Color Sample
Common Life Stressors as Risk Markers for Intimate Partner Violence: A Meta-analysis
Psychology (25 works) · Medicine (22 works) · Poison control (21 works) · Intimate Partner and Family Violence (20 works) · Domestic violence (19 works) · Suicide prevention (17 works) · Psychiatry (13 works) · Clinical Psychology (12 works) · Medical emergency (10 works) · Sexual Assault and Victimization Studies (10 works)