Reactions to Participating in Intimate Partner Violence and Minority Stress Research: A Mixed Methodological Study of Self-Identified Lesbian and Gay Emerging Adults

2015 ◽  
Vol 53 (6) ◽  
pp. 655-665
Author(s):  
Katie M. Edwards ◽  
Kateryna M. Sylaska
Keyword(s):  
Intimate Partner Violence ◽  
Emerging Adults ◽  
Partner Violence ◽  
Minority Stress ◽  
Intimate Partner ◽  
Methodological Study ◽  
Lesbian And Gay ◽  
Stress Research

scholarly journals Latent Classes of Bidirectional Face-to-Face and Cyber Intimate Partner Violence Among Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Emerging Adults: The Role of Minority Stressors

2021 ◽  
pp. 088626052110551
Author(s):  
Roman Ronzón-Tirado ◽  
Ruby Charak ◽  
Ines Cano-Gonzalez ◽  
Sidsel Karsberg ◽  
Phillip W. Schnarrs
Keyword(s):  
Intimate Partner Violence ◽  
Emerging Adults ◽  
Partner Violence ◽  
Vicarious Trauma ◽  
Intimate Partner ◽  
Latent Classes ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Identity Disclosure ◽  
And Bisexual

The rates of intimate partner violence have been found to be higher among lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) individuals when compared with heterosexual populations. However, lesser is known about the impact of specific minority stressors experienced by LGB populations on their face-to-face intimate partner violence (IPV) and cyber IPV experiences. Using a three-step latent class approach, the present study investigated (i) the latent classes of self-reported types of face-to-face IPV and cyber IPV perpetration and victimization and (ii) their associations with LGB distal and proximal minority stressors (i.e., vicarious trauma, discrimination, family rejection, and LGB-identity disclosure). Participants were 288 LGB emerging adults in the age range of 18–29 years (bisexual: n = 168, gay: n = 72, and lesbian: n = 48). Findings showed the presence of four latent classes, namely, face-to-face IPV ( n = 32; 37.5% gay, 18.8% lesbian, and 43.8% bisexual individuals), cyber IPV ( n = 66; 33.3% gay, 12.1% lesbian, and 54.5% bisexual individuals), psychological and stalking cyber IPV ( n = 89; 15.7% gay, 15.7% lesbian, and 68.5% bisexual individuals), and low IPV ( n = 101; 23.8% gay, 19.8% lesbian, and 56.4% bisexual individuals). Furthermore, multinomial logistic regressions indicated that greater exposure to the minority stressors such as exposure to heterosexism, namely, discrimination and harassment, rejection from one’s family of origin, and exposure to vicarious trauma, as well as a lower degree of LGB-identity disclosure, largely predicted latent classes with greater probabilities of IPV exposure, namely, cyber IPV, face-to-face IPV classes, and psychological and stalking cyber IPV. Findings suggest the importance of addressing the role of minority stressors in IPV interventions and the creation of competent LGB-related services and training modules for clinicians.

scholarly journals Minority Stress and Intimate Partner Violence Among Gay and Bisexual Men in Atlanta

2016 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 952-961 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rob Stephenson ◽  
Catherine Finneran
Keyword(s):  
Intimate Partner Violence ◽  
Partner Violence ◽  
Minority Stress ◽  
Internalized Homophobia ◽  
Gay And Bisexual Men ◽  
Intimate Partner ◽  
Bisexual Men ◽  
Male Couples ◽  
And Bisexual ◽  
Sex With Men

Intimate partner violence (IPV) rates are disproportionately high among sexual minority populations. Few studies have examined the plausible relationship between minority stress and IPV among men who have sex with men. This study examines the associations between IPV and three indicators of minority stress: internalized homophobia, sexuality-based discrimination, and racism, in a large venue-based sample of gay and bisexual men from Atlanta, USA. Each of the minority stress measures was found to be significantly associated with increased odds of self-reporting any form of receipt of IPV. Significant associations were also identified between perpetration of IPV and minority stressors, with most types of IPV perpetration linked to internalized homophobia. This study confirms findings in a growing body of research supporting the relationship between minority stress and increased prevalence of IPV among men who have sex with men, and points to the need to address structural factors in IPV prevention programs for male–male couples.

scholarly journals Myth Acceptance Regarding Male-To-Female Intimate Partner Violence amongst Spanish Adolescents and Emerging Adults

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (21) ◽  
pp. 8145
Author(s):  
Gonzalo Del Moral ◽  
Cosette Franco ◽  
Manuel Cenizo ◽  
Carla Canestrari ◽  
Cristian Suárez-Relinque ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Intimate Partner Violence ◽  
Emerging Adults ◽  
Partner Violence ◽  
Critical Role ◽  
Intimate Partner ◽  
Violent Behaviors ◽  
Degree Of Stability ◽  
Age Range ◽  
Male To Female ◽  
Myth Acceptance

(1) Background: General beliefs and attitudes toward Male-to-Female Intimate Partner Violence (MFIPV) play a fundamental, critical role in the expression of violent behaviors in relationships during both adolescence and adulthood. The objective of the present study was to contrast the degree of myth acceptance regarding MFIPV, based on the sex and age of Spanish teenagers and emerging adults. (2) Methods: A sample of 1580 participants aged between 15 and 24 took part in the study. The subjects were enrolled in 34 secondary schools and two university centers spread across Seville (Spain). A multivariate analysis of variance (MANOVA) was carried out for the data analysis. (3) Results: Overall, males had a higher level of myth acceptance than females in all the dimensions considered in the study. In the case of significantly high levels of myth acceptance, males quintupled females. The research dimension that revealed the greatest differences was romantic love. Regarding age, a degree of stability was observed in the age period of 15–17 years and 18–20 years, but this subsequently decreased for the age range of 21–24 years. (4) Conclusions: Efforts should be focused on promoting actions to challenge male mandates and narratives concerning romantic or true love.

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