P008. Assessment of Child-to-Parent Violence in Italian young adults: The CPV-Q as a screening tool

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Abstract

Child-to-parent violence (CPV) is an emerging issue within family violence research, yet it remains underexplored, particularly among young adults. This study aimed to validate the Italian version of the Child-to-Parent Violence Questionnaire (CPV-Q) and assess the frequency and motivations behind CPV in a sample of Italian young adults. A total of 1,055 participants (58.7% female), aged 18 to 25 and living with their parents, completed the CPV-Q. Confirmatory factor analyses supported the original structure of the CPV-Q, demonstrating strong reliability and validity. Results indicated high prevalence rates of CPV, with psychological violence and control-domain behaviors being the most frequently reported, followed by financial and physical violence. Sons were more likely to exhibit physical violence toward fathers, while daughters more commonly engaged in psychological and control behaviors toward both parents. Mothers were more frequent victims of CPV than fathers. Motivational analysis revealed that sons often engaged in CPV for instrumental reasons, such as financial gain or avoiding responsibilities, whereas daughters displayed more reactive motivations, responding to parental discipline or personal temperament. The findings underscore the necessity for further research on CPV in Italy and highlight the CPV-Q as a reliable tool for identifying and addressing this phenomenon. Given the significant prevalence of CPV among young adults, intervention programs should focus on emotional regulation strategies and conflict resolution skills tailored to gender-specific behavioral patterns. Future studies should explore parental perspectives and contextual factors influencing CPV dynamics.

Authors

• Jessica Burrai, Department of Psychology, “Sapienza” University of Rome

• María J. Navas-Martínez, University of Jaén (Spain)

• M. Carmen Cano-Lozano, University of Jaén (Spain)

• Emanuela Mari, Sapienza, University of Rome