A victim’s reasons for staying with their abusers are extremely complex and, in most cases, are based on the reality that their abuser will follow through with the threats they have used to keep them trapped.
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Dynamics of Abuse
While there is no “typical victim” in domestic violence, what is most common within all abusive relationships is the varying tactics used by abusers to gain and maintain power and control over the victim.
Read MoreAdolescent Research: Texting Affects Girls More Negatively Than Boys
A recent study found teenage girls are more likely to become compulsive texters, see greater declines in academics, and experience more mental health issues than boys.
Read MoreMarriage Research: Troubled Marriage, Broken Heart?
Recent research has found that older couples who find themselves in troubled marriages — particularly female spouses — are at higher risk for heart disease than couples in a good marriage.
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