What comprises relationships, how abuse begins and why the cycle of violence is difficult to stop are questions on psychiatric dynamics that can be answered by a behavior model researched by forensic psychiatrist Gary Maier.
Maier's model is aptly named the andquot;Linear Aggression Sequence.andquot; In his research, Maier discovered that men are also victims of abuse. This may seem unbelievable to you. Read on and learn of the psychiatric dynamics behind abusive relationships!
Despite his stance on gender equality, Maier made the following basic assumptions on his Linear Aggression Sequence model: the man is the abuser; the woman is the abused; the children of the couple are also victims of abuse.
This model works on the notion that prior to abuse, there is typically a conflict. Each partner in the relationship realistically knows and understands that the other has a unique perspective on the matter at hand, and has certain rights. Unfortunately, the dominant of the two will work to undermine the opinions and rights of the other if they assume the role of an abuser.
As the conflict intensifies, the dominant partner eventually becomes the abuser in the relationship. Men often emerge as the abuser because of their natural disposition to be competitive and aggressive. Abusive men often view conflict as a competition which they must win.
Female victims are forced into submission by their abusive male partners. As the relationship drags on, the victims finally submit to the emotional onslaught. They are typically at the receiving end of rants and raves, as well as physical and emotionally battery.
Once the conflict has been concluded, and the aggressor reaches a comfort level in the control of the victim, their partner, there is typically a stage in which the abuser will then rationalize the behavior that has occurred. In nearly all instances, the blame for what has occurred will shift to the victim. The victim has been stripped of their self-worth, their integrity, and they accept the fact that they should be punished for one reason or another.
After being assured that they are not responsible for their abusive actions, the abusers begin to act normally. They will even go to lengths to please their victims, exhibiting appealing and charming manners. In nearly all of the relationships that Maier observed, the andquot;charmingandquot; episode eventually fades and the violent behavior will be repeated.
Various psychiatric dynamics surrounding abusive relationships have been the object of research and scrutiny by professionals over the years. Relationship counselors, doctors, psychologists and psychiatrists all agree on one thing: Abusive relationships and several cases of abusive behavior follow a pattern called a cycle or, as Maier would put it, a Linear Aggression Sequence.

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