A Bruise Without a Name: Investigating College Student Perceptions of Intimate Partner Violence Terminology

2019 ◽  
pp. 088626051987672
Author(s):  
Karin Nordin
Keyword(s):  
Intimate Partner Violence ◽  
Marital Status ◽  
Student Perceptions ◽  
Partner Violence ◽  
Intimate Partner ◽  
Bystander Intervention ◽  
Theory And Practice ◽  
Situational Factors ◽  
Prevention Messages ◽  
Definition Of

When it comes to intimate partner violence, words matter. The abuse terminology used in efforts to target collegiate victims of intimate partner violence (IPV) can impact the effectiveness of prevention messages. The purpose of this study is twofold: first, to identify the relationship between abuse labels (such as domestic violence, dating violence, and IPV), and bystander intervention recommendations. Second, this study aims to understand how situational factors (perpetrator gender, couple marital status, provocation) impact the perceived appropriateness of those terms. Perceptions of severity, victim/perpetrator blame, and bystander intervention recommendations were also measured. In all, 498 college students from a large southern public university participated in a 2 × 2 × 2 experiment where they read a vignette depicting IPV. Participants were then asked a serious of questions about the appropriateness of the abuse terminology, what actions they would recommend for a bystander, the severity of the incident, and the degree to which they blamed victim and perpetrator. Results indicated the bystander intervention actions that are perceived as appropriate are related to what the most appropriate label is for the situation. Contextual factors surrounding the IPV situation, such as perpetrator gender, couple marital status, and provocation, influenced bystander recommendations and what labels were considered appropriate. The results of the study indicate the need to expand collegiate definition of what “counts” as IPV and point to ways in which IPV context can be a barrier to bystander intervention. Implications of the study argue that efforts to increase bystander intervention must include training on how to identify IPV situations with a broad variety of contexts. Limitations of the study and implications for theory and practice are discussed.

Situational Characteristics Uniquely Associated With Children’s Exposure to Intimate Partner Violence

2019 ◽  
pp. 088626051988100 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stefanie J. Sharman ◽  
Kerri Coomber ◽  
Richelle Mayshak ◽  
Ashlee Curtis ◽  
Shannon Hyder ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Intimate Partner Violence ◽  
Family Member ◽  
Partner Violence ◽  
Intimate Partner ◽  
Situational Factors ◽  
Child Witnesses ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Parental Violence ◽  
Police Report ◽  
Children’S Exposure

Exposure to parental violence can have devastating consequences for children, including significant personal, social, and academic problems. The present study determined the situational factors that are associated with children’s exposure to intimate partner violence (IPV) incidents. To examine whether these factors were unique to child witnesses’ presence at IPV incidents, we also determined the factors that are associated with children’s exposure to family violence (FV) and other family member witnesses’ exposure to IPV incidents. Participants responded to an online panel survey investigating the role of alcohol and other drugs in family and domestic violence incidents in Australia. Nine hundred fifty-two respondents reported an IPV incident and 299 reported an FV incident; they provided details about their most recent incident. Results showed that child witnesses were more likely to be present during IPV incidents if the incident took place at home (odds ratio [OR] = 3.10), if a similar incident had occurred previously (OR = 1.66), if drugs were involved (OR = 1.60), and if a police report was made (OR = 2.61). There was some overlap with the other witness and violence combinations: The presence of a police report also predicted child witnesses’ presence at FV incidents, and a home location also predicted other family member witnesses’ presence at IPV incidents. These results enhance our understanding of the situations in which children might witness IPV incidents; future research is needed to determine whether these situational factors can be used to judge risk.

scholarly journals Intimate Partner Violence, Depression, and Quality of Life among Women Living with HIV/AIDS in a Coastal City of South India

2017 ◽  
Vol 16 (5) ◽  
pp. 455-459 ◽  
Author(s):  
Basavaprabhu Achchappa ◽  
Mahak Bhandary ◽  
Bhaskaran Unnikrishnan ◽  
John T. Ramapuram ◽  
Vaman Kulkarni ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Socioeconomic Status ◽  
Intimate Partner Violence ◽  
Marital Status ◽  
Partner Violence ◽  
Intimate Partner ◽  
Cd4 Counts ◽  
Women Living With Hiv ◽  
Living With Hiv

Background: Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a severe form of abuse prevalent in urban and rural areas of India with its effects on mental and physical health of the person receiving it, leading to a poorer quality of life. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 99 women living with HIV, and information was collected using abuse assessment scale. The data were entered and analyzed using SPSS version 17.0. Results: The IPV was reported by 19.2% of the respondents, of which psychological (14.1%) was most common followed by physical (4.1%) and sexual abuse (1.0%). The experience of IPV was significantly associated with socioeconomic status, number of children, marital status, and CD4 counts of the participants. Conclusion: The prevalence of IPV in our study was found to be less compared to previous studies, however, there were significant association among factors such as socioeconomic status, CD4 counts, and marital status of the participants.

scholarly journals The Intersection of Firearms and Intimate Partner Homicide in 15 Nations

2017 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 45-56 ◽  
Author(s):  
April M. Zeoli ◽  
Rebecca Malinski ◽  
Hannah Brenner
Keyword(s):  
Domestic Violence ◽  
Intimate Partner Violence ◽  
Partner Violence ◽  
Intimate Partner ◽  
Situational Factors ◽  
Situational Factor ◽  
Surveillance Systems ◽  
Intimate Partner Homicide ◽  
Weapon Use ◽  
Cross National

Intimate partners commit approximately one in three homicides against women worldwide. Little is known about situational factors that contribute to intimate partner homicides (IPH) and how they may differ across nations. This article provides a cross-national exploration of one situational factor, the use of firearms in the commission of homicides, and considers whether nations have laws designed specifically to keep firearms out of the hands of batterers. We conducted a systematic search of peer-reviewed research and governmental and nongovernmental reports for data on weapon use in IPH. Data were located for 15 nations and subnational areas, which varied from firearms being involved in no IPHs in Fiji to 59% in Antalya, Turkey. Seven nations have legislation that addresses gun ownership as it relates to those who have been charged with, convicted of, or show a propensity toward the commission of intimate partner violence. These laws vary in whether domestic violence is a factor considered in whether to allow firearm ownership or whether it served to disqualify ownership. Due to the small number of nations for which data on weapon use in IPH were located, we did not conduct any hypothesis testing. There is a need for detailed homicide surveillance systems among nations so that researchers can explore the epidemiology of these homicides and ultimately identify opportunities for intervention.

Cohabitation and Marital Status: Their Relationship with Economic Resources and Intimate Partner Violence

2011 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 203-220
Author(s):  
Marcia Shobe ◽  
Kameri Christy ◽  
Ashley Givens ◽  
Leah Hamilton ◽  
Shikkiah Jordan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Intimate Partner Violence ◽  
Marital Status ◽  
Partner Violence ◽  
Intimate Partner ◽  
Economic Resources

Separated Women’s Risk for Intimate Partner Violence: A Multiyear Analysis Using the National Crime Victimization Survey

2017 ◽  
Vol 35 (5-6) ◽  
pp. 1055-1080 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maribeth L. Rezey
Keyword(s):  
Intimate Partner Violence ◽  
Marital Status ◽  
Partner Violence ◽  
Intimate Partner ◽  
National Crime Victimization Survey ◽  
Crime Victimization ◽  
Individual Level ◽  
Victimization Surveys ◽  
The Status ◽  
Over Time

The current study assesses the relative influence of various individual-level characteristics on the probability of intimate partner violence (IPV) for separated and nonseparated women. While previous studies have found that separated women do in fact have a higher risk for IPV than nonseparated women, these largely bivariate examinations of marital status and risk for IPV have often not considered the effect other characteristics may have on risk estimates. The current study uses the 1995-2010 National Crime Victimization Surveys to examine how separated women’s risk for IPV compares with nonseparated women’s risk for IPV over time, and if separated, women’s risk for IPV is a function of either being separated or possessing characteristics known to be correlated with risk. A key strength of this study is its ability to account for the confounding effects of change in separation status and IPV. Results show that separated women were more likely than nonseparated women to be victims of IPV in most years from 1995 to 2010, and after controlling for the effects of individual-level characteristics, their risk did not change. Age was the only significant predictor of women’s risk for IPV, net of other factors, but had no effect on separated women’s risk for IPV. These results suggest that the status of being separated has the strongest effect on women’s risk for IPV. The importance of understanding how the separation period makes women more likely to be victims of IPV is discussed.

Norms of Masculinity and the Cultural Narrative of Intimate Partner Violence Among Men in Vietnam

2016 ◽  
Vol 34 (21-22) ◽  
pp. 4421-4442 ◽  
Author(s):  
Laurie James-Hawkins ◽  
Kelsey Salazar ◽  
Monique M. Hennink ◽  
Vu Song Ha ◽  
Kathryn M. Yount
Keyword(s):  
Intimate Partner Violence ◽  
Partner Violence ◽  
Historical Context ◽  
Intimate Partner ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Sensitivity Training ◽  
Cultural Narrative ◽  
Women's Participation ◽  
Ipv Perpetration ◽  
Definition Of

Semi-structured interviews with 31 men in Hung Yen Province in Northern Vietnam are used to elucidate a conceptual narrative to understand men’s perceptions and perpetration of intimate partner violence (IPV) in Vietnam. This narrative suggests that cultural definitions of masculinity and changes in women’s participation in the labor force have contributed to status conflicts that normalize IPV as part of masculine superiority. The narratives of both IPV perpetrators and non-perpetrators demonstrate how violence is incorporated into the cultural definition of masculinity and illustrates how men use this definition to minimize their own and other men’s perpetration. We suggest that attempts to reduce IPV in Vietnam must address constructions of masculinity and the socio-historical context of IPV by providing gender-sensitivity training and opportunities for men to evaluate critically how constructions of masculinity in their families and communities contribute to IPV perpetration.

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