The exposure of adult children to inter-parental violence is an indirect form of victimization which has not been widely investigated in relation to its consequences in adulthood. The main goal of this study was to analyze predictors of dating violence based on an integrated model of intergenerational transmission of violence with the assessment of potential indirect effects of inter-parental violence exposure on dating violence through child-to-parent violence and sexism. A total of 847 college students participated in this study, ranging from 18 to 25 years of age. Inter-parental violence exposure plays a relevant role in dating violence, with indirect effects through child-to-parent violence and sexism. These results support social learning theory in explaining the intergenerational transmission of violence and indicate that further attention should be paid to children exposed to inter-parental violence. Intervention models to prevent the perpetration of dating violence should include the prevention of inter-parental violence exposure and child-to-parent violence.

Clinical practice experiences of practitioners in child and youth mental health suggest that parents are asking for more help regarding child-to-parent abuse than before. The aim of this study is to evaluate short-term effects of the Early Intervention Program in Situation of Child-to-Parent Abuse (EI-CPA), which was implemented in a Children and Family Service context included in Social Services, on the individual behaviour and health outcomes of children and parents. Another aim was to examine its general acceptability and the satisfaction of participants, as well as to identify the main mechanisms by which EI-CPA works. The participants were members of twenty-three Spanish families with children between 12 and 17 years (N = 61). The sample comprised 21 adolescents, 25 mothers and 15 fathers. A single-case experimental design was used. EI-CPA provides positive evidence and experiences based on the reports of children and parents. The program had a positive impact on the intervention group, especially relating to child-to-parent abuse, clinical symptoms of parents and quality of family relationships. This study contributes to EI-CPA as a potential evidence-based program.

The concept of social exclusion is complex, as it is a multidimensional and dynamic process. The objective of this study is to identify the clinical profile of people at risk of social exclusion, to analyse gender differences with respect to the Jehoel-Gijsbers and Vrooman model of social exclusion and to obtain a predictive model of mental health problems. To do so, the Instrument to Assess Social Exclusion of the Basque Social Services System was applied to a sample of 597 people at risk of social exclusion in the Basque Country. Regarding the results, 84% of the participants showed some signs of a more or less severe mental disorder. Females showed a better sociocultural situation than males, although their income level was lower. The predictive models of health problems, the sociocultural dimension and functional autonomy were the most salient factors. Mental health services should be integrated into psychosocial intervention programmes in order to provide comprehensive care and promote social inclusion.

The objective was to study the intercultural role of attitudes towards violence against women in the Moroccan immigrant population. A first study analyzes the relationship between sexism and intimate partner violence and the differences based on origin and sex. About 122 native Spanish people and Moroccan immigrants participated. Men and Moroccan immigrants had more sexist attitudes than women and native people, with no differences in intimate partner violence based on sex or origin. A second study using two focus groups with Moroccan immigrants showed the relevance of the traditional values of gender and culture of honor, religiosity, and the socio-economic context.

Loneliness and social isolation are widely recognized problems facing society. Women in situations of economic and social vulnerability are particularly impacted by loneliness. Yet, we know less about the intersectional dimensions of women’s experiences. The study, carried out in Basque Country (Spain) used phenomenological interviews and non-random sampling ( N = 8) to explore the subjective experiences of loneliness among women clients at community social services using an intersectional approach as an analytical strategy. Intersectionality theory provides insight into how different forms of marginalization intersect to shape the experiences of loneliness of women with high social disadvantages. Among other aspects, the study explores the intersection of loneliness with different variables such as gender, socio-economic and residential inequality, migratory status, as well as physical or mental health problems. The results yielded four themes associated with the loneliness of women, with an interweaving of gender in different axes of exclusion: loneliness and unfulfilled need for meaningful relationships; vulnerability to situations of violence suffered during life; social and economic inequality and responsibility for care; and multiple stigma and discrimination. From a practical perspective, this study identifies policy implications that can be used by social workers to understand and mitigate women’s loneliness in community social services.

Loneliness and social isolation are widely recognized as one of the most important and deep-rooted problems facing society, with special impact on people who are immersed in processes of social exclusion. The study examined the relationship between loneliness and social exclusion in residential centers. It used phenomenological interviews (N = 11) to explore the subjective experiences of loneliness among people in residential centers for social inclusion to determine the variables associated with their emergence and development, as well as the factors aggravating or alleviating the influence of loneliness on their lives. The results yielded five themes associated with the loneliness of residents, with an interweaving of different axes of exclusion: (1) loneliness and unfulfilled need for meaningful relationships; (2) family losses and conflicts; (3) the experiences of homelessness and residential centers; (4) the economic dependence, contribution, and social inclusion; and (5) the loneliness associated with marginalization and social stigma. Authors present the implications of these findings on social work and some lines of psychosocial intervention.