Publication

The relationship between interpersonal violence victimization and smoking behavior across time and by gender.

Publication Year: 2016

Authors: Kristman-Valente, Allison, Oesterle, Sabrina, Hill, Karl G., Wells, Elizabeth A., Epstein, Marina, Jones, Tiffany M., Hawkins, J. David

Publication Title: Journal of Social Work Practice in the Addictions

Volume: 16(1-2)

Page(s): 132-159

Link to Publication: https://doi.org/10.1080/1533256X.2016.1146612

Abstract: The current 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 - 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 may be critical factors for reducing both issues.