Magnitudes And Dynamics Of Intimate Partner Violence

Intimate partner violence is the maltreatment and exploitation of one person by another person in the context of close relationship. It may include the behavior such as intimidation; harassment, and persecution, verbal aggression, denial of access to resources, sexual coercion assault, or physical assault or torture. Researchers have explore that intimate partner violence (IPV) can be described as violence committed by a spouse, ex- spouse, current or former girlfriend or boyfriend. The violence can be physical, sexual, psychological/emotional and financial in nature. The present study evens a small attempt to explore and study the association amid different individual, familial and societal level risk marker with intimate partner violence. This is an exploratory study in qualitative manners to analyze this millennium old phenomenon. The paper focuses first on the problems in defining what is meant by intimate partner violence. Secondly, it describes the difficulties in assessing the magnitude and risk factors of the problem. Finally, the paper examines the limitation and bias in legislation to end the problem.

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Intimate Partner Violence and Body Shame: An Examination of the Associations Between Abuse Components and Body-Focused Processes

Violence Against Women ◽

10.1177/1077801219873434 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 26 (12-13) ◽

pp. 1538-1554

Author(s):

Terri L. Weaver ◽

Noel M. Elrod ◽

Katherine Kelton

Keyword(s):

Intimate Partner Violence ◽

African American Women ◽

Partner Violence ◽

Sexual Coercion ◽

Psychological Abuse ◽

Intimate Partner ◽

Body Shame ◽

Physical Assault ◽

Mediation Analyses ◽

Self Objectification

Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a stigmatizing, interpersonal violation with elements that confer risk for body shame. This study examined the role of body-focused processes (i.e., self-objectification and body surveillance) in the development of body shame within a sample of 61 primarily African American women, exposed to moderate to severe IPV. Severity of sexual coercion, physical assault, and psychological abuse were significantly associated with increased body shame and self-objectification. Mediation analyses revealed that self-objectification was a unique mediator of the relationship between psychological abuse, physical assault, sexual coercion, and body shame. Implications for women’s health care experiences are discussed.

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The Role of Control in Intimate Partner Violence: A study in Dutch Forensic outpatients

10.31234/osf.io/jwk68 ◽

2018 ◽

Author(s):

Bruno Verschuere ◽

joan van horn ◽

nannet buitelaar

Keyword(s):

Intimate Partner Violence ◽

Partner Violence ◽

Sexual Coercion ◽

Strong Association ◽

Intimate Partner ◽

Psychological Aggression ◽

Physical Assault ◽

Violence Risk ◽

Coercive Control

Johnson (1995) argued that coercive control is crucial in explaining heterogeneity in intimate partner violence, with such violence being more frequent, less reciprocal, and more often male-to-female aggression when it serves to exercise control over the partner. We assessed 280 Dutch forensic outpatients who had recently engaged in intimate partner violence on non-aggressive coercive control. Control showed significant, small to moderate, associations with more frequent past year acts of psychological aggression, physical assault, sexual coercion and more frequently resulted in partner injury. Control was unrelated to reciprocity of partner violence. High controlling violence was enacted mostly, but not exclusively by men. Overall, while perhaps not having a uniquely strong association, our findings provide partial support for the role of coercive control in intimate partner violence, and suggest it may benefit intimate partner violence risk assessment.

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The Role of Objectification in the Victimization and Perpetration of Intimate Partner Violence

Violence and Victims ◽

10.1891/0886-6708.33.1.23 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 33 (1) ◽

pp. 23-39

Author(s):

Melissa R. Jonnson ◽

Jennifer I. Langille ◽

Zach Walsh

Keyword(s):

Intimate Partner Violence ◽

Partner Violence ◽

Sexual Coercion ◽

Intimate Partner ◽

The Other ◽

Psychological Aggression ◽

Health Concern ◽

Physical Assault ◽

Gender Similarities ◽

Self Objectification

Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a substantial health concern and identifying risk factors for IPV is a research priority. We examined the relationship between severe IPV and objectification of the self and other sex across participant sex. A sample of 1,005 male and female university students completed a series of online questionnaires that measure levels of self-objectification, objectification of the other sex, and histories of severe IPV victimization and perpetration. Self-objectification was associated with severe psychological aggression, physical assault, and sexual coercion victimization in females, but not in males. Objectification of the other sex was associated with severe psychological aggression and physical assault perpetration in males, but not in females. These findings contribute to our understanding of gender similarities and differences in IPV.

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Data-driven identification of subtypes of intimate partner violence

Scientific Reports ◽

10.1038/s41598-021-85947-3 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 11 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Ahmet Mert Hacıaliefendioğlu ◽

Serhan Yılmaz ◽

Douglas Smith ◽

Jason Whiting ◽

Mehmet Koyutürk ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Intimate Partner Violence ◽

Data Analysis ◽

Partner Violence ◽

Sexual Coercion ◽

Intimate Partner ◽

Complex Problem ◽

Data Driven ◽

Physical Assault ◽

Integrative Data Analysis ◽

Data Driven Approach

AbstractIntimate partner violence (IPV) is a complex problem with multiple layers of heterogeneity. We took a data-driven approach to characterize this heterogeneity. We integrated data from different studies, representing 640 individuals from various backgrounds. We used hierarchical clustering to systematically group cases in terms of their similarities according to violence variables. Results suggested that the cases can be clustered into 12 hierarchically organized subgroups, with verbal abuse and negotiation being the main discriminatory factors at higher levels. The presence of physical assault, injury, and sexual coercion was discriminative at lower levels of the hierarchy. Subgroups also exhibited significant differences in terms of relationship dynamics and individual factors. This study represents an attempt toward using integrative data analysis to understand the etiology of violence. These results can be useful in informing treatment efforts. The integrative data analysis framework we develop can also be applied to various other problems.

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The Close Relationship Context and Intimate Partner Violence Among Latinas/os

PsycEXTRA Dataset ◽

10.1037/e651172007-001 ◽

2007 ◽

Author(s):

Krista Byrd ◽

Mariana Padilla ◽

Marlyn Garcia ◽

Diana Barrios ◽

Donna Castaneda

Keyword(s):

Intimate Partner Violence ◽

Partner Violence ◽

Intimate Partner ◽

Relationship Context ◽

Close Relationship

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Perceptions of Australian paramedicine students on a novel multi-modal, skills-based intimate partner violence training: A qualitative, exploratory study

Nurse Education Today ◽

10.1016/j.nedt.2021.105069 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 105069

Author(s):

Bronwyn Beovich ◽

Brett Williams

Keyword(s):

Intimate Partner Violence ◽

Partner Violence ◽

Exploratory Study ◽

Intimate Partner

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An Exploratory Study of Women Arrested for Intimate Partner Violence

Journal of Interpersonal Violence ◽

10.1177/0886260507300756 ◽

2007 ◽

Vol 22 (6) ◽

pp. 753-774 ◽

Cited By ~ 32

Author(s):

Lisa R. Muftić ◽

Jeffrey A. Bouffard ◽

Leana Allen Bouffard

Keyword(s):

Intimate Partner Violence ◽

Partner Violence ◽

Exploratory Study ◽

Intimate Partner

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Brain Injury and Mental Health Among the Victims of Intimate Partner Violence: A Case-Series Exploratory Study

Frontiers in Psychology ◽

10.3389/fpsyg.2021.710602 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 12 ◽

Author(s):

Gunnur Karakurt ◽

Kathleen Whiting ◽

Stephen E. Jones ◽

Mark J. Lowe ◽

Stephen M. Rao

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Intimate Partner Violence ◽

White Matter ◽

Partner Violence ◽

Exploratory Study ◽

Case Series ◽

Intimate Partner ◽

Self Report ◽

Case Series Study ◽

History Of

Intimate partner violence (IPV) survivors frequently report face, head, and neck as their injury site. Many mild traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are undiagnosed or underreported among IPV survivors while these injuries may be linked to changes in brain function or pathology. TBI sustained due to IPV often occurs over time and ranges in severity. The aim of this case-series study was to explore risk factors, symptoms, and brain changes unique to survivors of intimate partner violence with suspicion of TBI. This case-series exploratory study examines the potential relationships among IPV, mental health issues, and TBI. Participants of this study included six women: 3 women with a history of IPV without any experience of concussive blunt force to the head, and 3 women with a history of IPV with concussive head trauma. Participants completed 7T MRI of the brain, self-report psychological questionnaires regarding their mental health, relationships, and IPV, and the Structured Clinical Interview. MRI scans were analyzed for cerebral hemorrhage, white matter disturbance, and cortical thinning. Results indicated significant differences in resting-state connectivity among survivors of partner violence as well as differences in relationship dynamics and mental health symptoms. White matter hyperintensities are also observed among the survivors. Developing guidelines and recommendations for TBI-risk screening, referrals, and appropriate service provision is crucial for the effective treatment of TBI-associated IPV. Early and accurate characterization of TBI in survivors of IPV may relieve certain neuropsychological consequences.

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Patterns of Intimate Partner Violence Victimization and Perpetration Among Sexual Minority Women: A Latent Class Analysis

Violence Against Women ◽

10.1177/1077801218794307 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 25 (5) ◽

pp. 572-592 ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

Megan E. Sutter ◽

Annie E. Rabinovitch ◽

Michael A. Trujillo ◽

Paul B. Perrin ◽

Lisa D. Goldberg ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Intimate Partner Violence ◽

Latent Class Analysis ◽

Sexual Minority ◽

Partner Violence ◽

Latent Class ◽

Intimate Partner ◽

Minority Women ◽

Physical Assault ◽

Class Analysis ◽

Sexual Minority Women

This study explored patterns of intimate partner violence (IPV) victimization and perpetration in 150 sexual minority women (SMW): 25.3% had been sexually victimized, 34% physically victimized, 76% psychologically victimized, and 29.3% suffered an IPV-related injury. A latent class analysis found four behavioral patterns: (1) minor-only psychological perpetration and victimization; (2) no IPV; (3) minor–severe psychological, physical assault, and injury victimization, and minor-only psychological, physical, and injury perpetration; and (4) severe psychological, sexual, physical assault, and injury victimization and perpetration. Individuals who experienced and/or perpetrated all types experienced the greatest heterosexism at work, school, and in other contexts.

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