Study on the relations between domestic violence and anger in Mexican adolescents group home sample

Abstract

Objective : This study is intended to examine the relationship between the past experiences of domestic violence and anger in a sample of Mexican adolescents who take social protection.
Methods : Cross-sectional self-report data were obtained from a sample of 49 adolescents of both genders who live in a group home for street children. Anger feelings of these children were measured with The State-Trait Anger Expression Inventory for Children on Spanish version (STAXI-N).
Results and Discussion : The percentage of female adolescents with violent experiences from male parent or female parent was significantly higher than that of male adolescents. Girls with violent experiences from mother were in a significantly higher state of anger compared with inexperienced girls. Girls with experiences of witnessing domestic violence between parents were more likely to restrain anger actions compared with girls who don't have such experiences. It should be necessary to seek a place of new learning opportunities for each gender group, as well as to offer individual care based upon his/her particular family experience.