A Meta-Analysis of Risk Markers for Intimate Partner Violence in Same-Sex Relationships

In this study, evidence from 14 studies examines 16 unique risk markers for intimate partner violence (IPV) victimization for Iranian women. Large-to-medium effect sizes were found for emotional abuse victimization, depression, poor mental health, poor physical health, partner’s drug use, living in a patriarchal household, and partner having experienced child abuse as risk markers. Higher levels of education and higher levels of household income were significant protective markers against IPV victimization for Iranian women. Partner’s education, partner’s employment, being employed, being pregnant, age, partner’s age, and length of the relationship were not significant risk markers for IPV victimization among Iranian women.

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What Puts Individuals at Risk for Physical Intimate Partner Violence Perpetration? A Meta-Analysis Examining Risk Markers for Men and Women

Trauma Violence & Abuse ◽

10.1177/1524838020925776 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 152483802092577 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Chelsea M. Spencer ◽

Sandra M. Stith ◽

Bryan Cafferky

Keyword(s):

Intimate Partner Violence ◽

Partner Violence ◽

Meta Analysis ◽

Analysis Data ◽

Intimate Partner ◽

Health Concern ◽

Risk Markers ◽

Men And Women ◽

Ipv Perpetration ◽

Potential Factors

Intimate partner violence (IPV) perpetration is a serious public health concern around the world. This meta-analysis aimed to synthesize all available data examining risk markers for physical IPV perpetration among men and women between 1980 and 2018. Studies were included in the analysis if they examined physical IPV in adult opposite-sex relationships, included statistical information needed to calculate at least one bivariate effect size, and were written in English. A total of 503 studies, yielding 2,972 unique effect sizes, were included in the analysis. Data from these studies allowed for the examination of 63 unique risk markers related to physical IPV perpetration for both men and women, 60 unique risk markers for male perpetration, and 45 unique risk markers for female perpetration. Lastly, we were able to compare the strength of 44 risk markers for physical IPV perpetration between men and women. We found that the strongest risk markers were related to other acts of violence (both perpetration and victimization) as well as relationship dynamics. Results from this study highlight the potential factors that could be focused on in prevention programming and intervention work. Additionally, it was found that 9 out of 44 risk markers significantly differed in strength for men and women, allowing for additional specificity in intervention work for helping professionals working with either male or female perpetrators of physical IPV.

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Risk markers for physical intimate partner violence victimization: A meta-analysis

Aggression and Violent Behavior ◽

10.1016/j.avb.2018.10.009 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 44 ◽

pp. 8-17 ◽

Cited By ~ 11

Author(s):

Chelsea M. Spencer ◽

Sandra M. Stith ◽

Bryan Cafferky

Keyword(s):

Intimate Partner Violence ◽

Partner Violence ◽

Meta Analysis ◽

Intimate Partner ◽

Risk Markers ◽

Physical Intimate Partner Violence ◽

Violence Victimization ◽

Intimate Partner Violence Victimization

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Military/Civilian Risk Markers for Physical Intimate Partner Violence: A Meta-Analysis

Violence and Victims ◽

10.1891/0886-6708.vv-d-15-00032 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 31 (5) ◽

pp. 787-818 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Erika N. Smith-Marek ◽

Bryan Cafferky ◽

María M. Dominguez ◽

Chelsea Spencer ◽

Kimberly Van ◽

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Keyword(s):

Intimate Partner Violence ◽

Partner Violence ◽

Emotional Abuse ◽

Meta Analysis ◽

Intimate Partner ◽

Alcohol Problems ◽

Risk Markers ◽

Physical Intimate Partner Violence ◽

Military Studies ◽

Ipv Perpetration

This meta-analysis compared risk markers for perpetration of physical intimate partner violence (IPV) among military and civilian males. We also examined strength of risk markers among male and female service members. In total, 36 military studies and 334 civilian studies, which reported 883 effect sizes, were included in the analyses. Results revealed more similarities than differences in risk markers for IPV among military and civilian males and among military males and females. Of the risk markers examined, relationship satisfaction and alcohol problems were significantly stronger risk markers for IPV among civilian males compared to military males. Perpetrating emotional abuse was a significantly stronger risk marker for IPV perpetration among military females compared to military males. Recommendations for IPV prevention and intervention are discussed.

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