Sexual Orientation, Child Abuse, and Intimate Partner Violence Victimization

2014 ◽  
Vol 29 (3) ◽  
pp. 436-450 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria D. H. Koeppel ◽  
Leana Bouffard
Keyword(s):  
Intimate Partner Violence ◽  
Child Abuse ◽  
Sexual Orientation ◽  
Childhood Abuse ◽  
Partner Violence ◽  
Intimate Partner ◽  
Logistic Regression Models ◽  
Heterosexual Relationship ◽  
Intimate Partner Violence Victimization ◽  
The Relationship

Research has consistently found rates of intimate partner violence (IPV) in nonheterosexual relationships to be comparable or higher than rates of IPV in heterosexual relationship. Less is understood about the relationship between child abuse, sexual orientation, and IPV victimization. The role of sexual orientation in the relationship between child abuse and IPV victimization is important to consider given research has found higher rates of childhood abuse among nonheterosexual individuals. In addition, the relationship between child abuse victimization and IPV victimization in adulthood has also been documented. This research extends the literature on IPV by comparing child abuse victimization as a predictor for IPV between heterosexual and nonheterosexual IPV victims. Using the National Violence Against Women Survey, this study used logistic regression models to find partial support for the hypothesis that nonheterosexuals who experience child abuse will be more likely to be IPV victims as adults than similarly situated heterosexuals.

Young Women’s Intimate Partner Violence Victimization Patterns Across Multiple Relationships

2018 ◽  
Vol 42 (4) ◽  
pp. 430-444 ◽  
Author(s):  
Angie C. Kennedy ◽  
Deborah Bybee ◽  
Heather L. McCauley ◽  
Kristen A. Prock
Keyword(s):  
Intimate Partner Violence ◽  
Young Women ◽  
Partner Violence ◽  
Intimate Partner ◽  
Multiple Relationships ◽  
Coercive Control ◽  
Relationship Length ◽  
Intimate Partner Violence Victimization ◽  
Occurrence Patterns ◽  
The Relationship

We explored patterns of intimate partner violence (IPV) victimization at the relationship level within a socioeconomically diverse sample of young women who had experienced IPV. We recruited from a university, a 2-year college, and high-risk community settings. Drawing on life course theory and utilizing the life history calendar, we conducted retrospective interviews with 148 young women aged 18–24 about partner victimization (physical IPV, coercive control, and sexual IPV) within each relationship, beginning with their first (up to four relationships; 388 total). We assessed patterns of IPV across participants’ relationship histories: rates of the three IPV types and co-occurrence, by setting and relationship number; relationship length in association with the number of IPV types; and transitions into and out of abusive relationships. Coercive control was the most common IPV type across Relationships 1–4 (46–58% of relationships), followed by physical IPV (42–54%) and sexual IPV (29–34%); the most common co-occurrence patterns were physical IPV plus coercive control and all three IPV types combined. Relationships lasted 15–24 months on average, and relationship length was positively associated with the number of IPV types. Transitions were heterogeneous, with systematic, positive change in physical IPV from Relationships 1 to 2; setting was not associated with transition patterns. In the future, researchers should explore a relationship-level approach; prevention and intervention efforts should integrate sexual assault and partner violence, begin early, and target all youth. Additional online materials for this article are available on PWQ’s website at http://journals.sagepub.com/doi/suppl/10.1177/0361684318795880 .

The tripartite tragedy: Alcohol and other drugs, intimate partner violence and child abuse

2019 ◽  
Vol 44 (01) ◽  
pp. 32-41
Author(s):  
Mohajer Abbass Hameed
Keyword(s):  
Intimate Partner Violence ◽  
Child Abuse ◽  
Knowledge Translation ◽  
Partner Violence ◽  
Intimate Partner ◽  
Literature Reviews ◽  
Abuse And Neglect ◽  
Review Of Reviews ◽  
Alcohol And Other Drugs ◽  
The Relationship

AbstractThe relationship between alcohol and other drugs (AOD) misuse and intimate partner violence (IPV) is well established. However, there is a pressing need for knowledge translation in relation to the association between AOD, IPV and child abuse and neglect. A substantial number of research studies and literature reviews on the relationship between AOD and IPV have appeared over the past several decades. However, heterogeneity across the literature reviews and findings, as well as in methodological differences and limitations, may contribute to interpretive difficulties that confound conclusions and/or create confusion among the researchers, practitioners and policy makers who turn to this literature for guidance in their research, treatment and policy decisions. To address this issue, this paper examines the evidence on the topic of AOD and IPV through a focused review-of-reviews methodology to compare and synthesise the overall patterns of findings derived from several reviews that have investigated the literature on the relationship between AOD and IPV. The results derived from the review-of-reviews are synthesised and integrated to present an understanding of the association between AOD and IPV in reference to child abuse and neglect. The limitations for research and practice are discussed, placing particular focus on knowledge translation in relation to child welfare policy and parents and children involved with child protection authorities.

When the Cop Is the Victim: A Test of Target Congruence Theory on Intimate Partner Violence Victimization Experienced by Police Officers

2017 ◽  
Vol 35 (17-18) ◽  
pp. 3622-3642 ◽  
Author(s):  
Egbert Zavala
Keyword(s):  
Intimate Partner Violence ◽  
Police Officers ◽  
Partner Violence ◽  
Regression Models ◽  
Intimate Partner ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Police Stress ◽  
Logistic Regression Models ◽  
Intimate Partner Violence Victimization ◽  
Congruence Theory

This study analyzed data from the Police Stress and Domestic Violence in Police Families in Baltimore, Maryland, 1997-1999 ( N = 753) to examine propositions derived from target congruence theory in the context of intimate partner violence (IPV) victimization experienced by police officers. Specifically, this study tested the influence of target vulnerability, target gratifiability, and target antagonism on IPV victimization. Results from logistic regression models showed that all three theoretical constructs positively and significantly predicted IPV victimization. Results, as well as the study’s limitations and directions for future research, are discussed.

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