Relationship between experiences of adverse childhood events and intimate partner violence in adult same sex monogamous relationships

In the United States, a substantial proportion of the adult population (36% of women and 34% of men) from all socioeconomic and ethnic backgrounds report experiencing intimate partner violence (IPV) over the life course. Family risk factors have been linked to adolescent and young adult IPV involvement, yet few studies have examined the effect of multiple, co-occurring adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) in the stability and change of IPV behaviors over young adulthood—the period of highest risk for IPV. We investigated the relationship between the degree of ACE exposure and IPV victimization and perpetration at age 22 and two years later at age 24 among a sample of Hispanic young adults ( N= 1,273) in Southern California. Negative binomial regression models compared the incident rate ratio (IRR) of past-year verbal and physical IPV victimization and perpetration of respondents with 1–3 ACE and with ≥4 ACE to their peers who reported no history of ACE cross-sectionally (age 22) and longitudinally (age 24). At age 22, participants with 1–3 and ≥4 ACE were overrepresented in all IPV behaviors and had higher IRRs of verbal and physical victimization and perpetration compared to their peers with no ACE. By age 24, respondents with a history of ≥4 ACE were at significantly greater risk for escalating IPV behaviors over this time period than their peers with 1–3 ACE and no ACE. These findings highlight the importance of investing in coordinated efforts to develop strategies that help young people cope with the downstream effects of early life adversity. Research should continue to identify what individual, community, and cultural assets that promote resilience and are promising foci of IPV prevention approaches among vulnerable populations.

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Corrigendum: When Intimate Partner Violence Meets Same Sex Couples: A Review of Same Sex Intimate Partner Violence

Frontiers in Psychology ◽

10.3389/fpsyg.2019.01706 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 10 ◽

Author(s):

Luca Rollè ◽

Giulia Giardina ◽

Angela M. Caldarera ◽

Eva Gerino ◽

Piera Brustia

Keyword(s):

Intimate Partner Violence ◽

Partner Violence ◽

Intimate Partner ◽

Same Sex ◽

Same Sex Couples

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Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), Alcohol Use in Adulthood, and Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) Perpetration by Black Men: A Systematic Review

Trauma Violence & Abuse ◽

10.1177/1524838020953101 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 152483802095310

Author(s):

Kerry A. Lee ◽

Charlotte Lyn Bright ◽

Gail Betz

Keyword(s):

Intimate Partner Violence ◽

Alcohol Use ◽

Black Men ◽

Partner Violence ◽

Adverse Childhood Experiences ◽

The United States ◽

Intimate Partner ◽

Childhood Experiences ◽

Adverse Childhood ◽

Ipv Perpetration

Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a serious social and public health problem in the United States. Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and alcohol use have been found to be associated with IPV perpetration; however, limited studies have examined the interrelationships of these variables among Black men. This is the first known study to systematically review and synthesize studies on the interrelationships of ACEs, alcohol use, and IPV perpetration among Black men. Comprehensive literature searches were conducted in PubMed and six EBSCOhost databases by a research librarian and two researchers. Twenty studies met inclusion criteria: empirical; available in English; included ACEs, alcohol use/substance abuse, and IPV perpetration variables in the analyses; and samples included Black/African American male IPV perpetrators aged ≥ 18 years. ACEs were found to be associated with IPV perpetration among Black men, but findings were mixed regarding the role of alcohol in relation to ACEs and IPV. Numerous ACE factors (1–6) were used across studies. However, findings regarding the co-occurrence of ACE factors are inconclusive because none of the studies examined the cumulative effects of exposure to more than one type of ACE on subsequent IPV perpetration. Implications for policy, practice, and research related to the interrelationships of ACEs, alcohol use, and IPV perpetration are provided. Future work is needed to better explicate the interrelationships among these constructs.

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Gender and Same-Sex Intimate Partner Violence: A Systematic Literature Review

Temas em Psicologia ◽

10.9788/tp2019.1-10 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 27 (1) ◽

pp. 127-139 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Isa C. Barros ◽

Ana Sani ◽

Luis Santos

Keyword(s):

Intimate Partner Violence ◽

Literature Review ◽

Systematic Literature Review ◽

Partner Violence ◽

Intimate Partner ◽

Same Sex

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Same-Sex Intimate Partner Violence in Canada: Prevalence, Characteristics, and Types of Incidents Reported to Police Services

Journal of Interpersonal Violence ◽

10.1177/0886260519897342 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 088626051989734

Author(s):

Jessica Whitehead ◽

Myrna Dawson ◽

Tina Hotton

Keyword(s):

Intimate Partner Violence ◽

Partner Violence ◽

The United States ◽

Intimate Partner ◽

Future Research ◽

Same Sex ◽

Police Services ◽

Accurate Picture ◽

Canadian Context ◽

Uniform Crime Reporting

During the past 50 years, there has been an increase in research and programming initiatives focusing on the issue of heterosexual intimate partner violence (Het-IPV). In comparison, less attention has been paid to same-sex intimate partner violence (SS-IPV). Furthermore, of the existing research, the majority focuses on SS-IPV incidents in the United States which, due to social and legal differences, cannot yield an accurate picture of SS-IPV in Canada. This descriptive study sought to understand the prevalence, characteristics, and types of SS-IPV and Het-IPV within a Canadian context, with an emphasis on understanding the differences and similarities of incidents reported to police services. It explores the influences of heteronormativity and hegemonic masculinity on SS-IPV reporting and recognition. To assess this, data from Statistics Canada’s 2007–2011 Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Surveys were utilized. Participation in this survey is mandatory for all police services and, therefore, the sample used contains over 99% of incidents of IPV reported in Canada during the 4-year period ( N = 346,565). The results indicate that 4% of incidents of intimate partner violence reported to the UCR involved people engaged in same-sex relationships. It demonstrates that SS-IPV incidents are similar to Het-IPV incidents in reported prevalence, and the findings also show that there are differences in the types of violations reported and several incident characteristics, including levels of victim injury, and the population density of the offense location. These findings can provide a foundation for future research and raise further questions about how SS-IPV is responded to by the criminal justice system after it has been reported to police services.

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A Series of Staggering Heartbreaks

International Review of Qualitative Research ◽

10.1525/irqr.2019.12.2.179 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 12 (2) ◽

pp. 179-197

Author(s):

Matthew Nicosia

Keyword(s):

Intimate Partner Violence ◽

Gay Men ◽

Partner Violence ◽

Power Structure ◽

Intimate Partner ◽

Focus Attention ◽

Male Victims ◽

Same Sex ◽

Gay Male ◽

Self Worth

Typically, the narrative surrounding intimate partner violence (IPV) involves men as perpetrators not victims. This is in part due to both low reporting from men and heteronormative expectations of masculinity. Furthermore, gay male victims are even less frequently discussed. In this autoethnographic article, I reflect on the power structure within violent same-sex relationships and the resulting loss of agency, self-worth, and personal identity victims experience. Because the conversation regarding IPV is often focused on the perpetrator rather than the victim, I intentionally leave the perpetrators anonymous and these experiences vague to instead focus attention on the trauma experienced by gay men. It is my hope this approach will render more intelligible the negotiations of agency, silence, and the performance of queer masculinity that victims experience. This article is neither about the act nor the perpetrator; rather it is about the response by and to the victim.

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