The Invisible Abuser: Attachment, Victimization, and Perpetrator Perception in Repeat Abuse
Published online on October 15, 2025
Abstract
Violence Against Women, Ahead of Print.
Current models of trauma bonding often understate the perpetrator's role in shaping victims' emotional attachment, risking both victim—blaming and conceptual distortion. This study addresses that gap through interviews with 18 women who experienced repeat ...
Current models of trauma bonding often understate the perpetrator's role in shaping victims' emotional attachment, risking both victim—blaming and conceptual distortion. This study addresses that gap through interviews with 18 women who experienced repeat ...