توسعه خشونت خانوادگی به عنوان یک زمینه مطالعه و مشارکت در خشونت های خانواده و اجتماعی در میان پدران کم درآمد

This article presents an overview of the development of family violence as a field of study and a discussion of selected factors that can contribute to family and community violence among low-income fathers. Methodological approaches used to study family violence and the challenges encountered with consistency of findings across the various approaches are discussed. Substance abuse and poverty are briefly examined as factors that can contribute, in some instances, to family and community violence among low-income fathers. Recommendations to help reduce and ultimately prevent family and community violence among these fathers are offered.