The Relationship Between Interpersonal Violence Victimization and Smoking Behavior Across Time and by Gender. Issue 1 (2nd April 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Kristman-Valente, Allison N.; Oesterle, Sabrina; Hill, Karl G.; Wells, Elizabeth A.; Epstein, Marina; Jones, Tiffany M.; Hawkins, J. David
• Is Part Of: Journal of social work practice in the addictions. Volume 16:Issue 1/2(2016)
• Page Start: 132
• Page End: 159
• Publication Date: 2016-04-02
• Subjects: child abuse -- gender -- interpersonal violence -- longitudinal -- partner violence -- smoking -- substance use; Social work with drug addicts -- Periodicals; Social work with alcoholics -- Periodicals; Drug abuse -- Treatment -- Periodicals; Alcoholism -- Treatment -- Periodicals; Drug abuse counseling -- Periodicals; 362.29
• DOI: 10.1080/1533256X.2016.1146612
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1533-256X

Abstract

Abstract : This study examined relationships between interpersonal violence victimization and smoking from childhood to adulthood. Data were from a community-based longitudinal study (N = 808) spanning ages 10 to 33. Cross-lag path analysis was used to model concurrent, directional, and reciprocal effects. Results indicate that childhood physical abuse predicted smoking and partner violence in young adulthood; partner violence and smoking were reciprocally related in the transition from young adulthood to adulthood. Gender differences in this relationship were not detected. Social work prevention efforts focused on interpersonal violence and interventions targeting smoking cessation could be critical factors for reducing both issues.