Brigham Young University Prelaw Review
Article Title
Keywords
Family Law, Domestic Violence, stress, personal dispositions, social isolation, cultural norms
Abstract
The family is supposedly the most loving and supportive institution; unfortunately, it is also the most violent. This paper defines the family unit and also violence. Five major factors contributing to domestic violence are also outlined: stress, personal dispositions, social isolation, cultural and societal norms, and situational factors.
BYU ScholarsArchive Citation
Morris, Jennifer J.
(1994)
"Causes Of Domestic Violence,"
Brigham Young University Prelaw Review: Vol. 8, Article 8.
Available at:
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/byuplr/vol8/iss2/8