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Types of Male Abusers

First type of male abuser:

This man engages in the most severe violence and battering. He is generally undercontrolled (i.e., acts violent frequently) and uses violence to control people, both inside and outside his family.

As a client, he is more likely to exhibit antisocial and narcissistic traits such as generalized agression, substance abuse problems, little if any remorse or empathy, rigid gender roles, little ability to attach to another person.

Second type of male abuser:

This man experienced severe parental rejection as a child. While he also is frequently violent, he does not have the same level of violent intent (i.e., to control or punish). He is more impulsive in his use of violence, exhibits high levels of dependency needs, and fits perfectly into Lenore Walker's cycle of violence stages. He often shows ambivalent attachment patterns in relationships.

He most often is diagnosed with borderline personality disorder and schizoid disorders.

Third type of male abuser:

This man experienced less childhood trauma than the two other types of male abusers. He is over-controlled and often is unable to admit anger. This results in the denial of his anger while still experiencing chronic frustration and resentment. He is often passive dependent, compulsive, and emotionally suppressed, and present with secure or preoccupied attachment styles.

He is often diagnosed with either no personality disorder or avoidant, dependent, or passive-aggressive disorders.

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