Shame and violence in men : an empirical study and its implications for counselling

Abstract

This study investigated the presence of internalised shame among men who had used abusive behaviours towards their female partners; the impact of aspects of shaming in family of origin on later adult use of abusive behaviours towards one's spouse; childhood experiences of abuse and history of spousal abuse in one's family of origin on later development of internalised shame; and alcohol use and internalised shame.