A comparative study of intimate partner violence among U.S.‐born and foreign‐born Hispanic women

Abstract

Objective The purpose of this study was to examine the factors and prevalence rates associated with intimate partner violence (IPV) victimizations by nativity status among Hispanic women. Methods Data were pooled and analyzed from the 2010 to 2020 National Crime Victimization Survey. A total of 4309 Hispanic women who responded to the citizenship question were included in the final sample. Results IPV victimization was associated with nativity status for Hispanic women, and IPV prevalence was higher among U.S.‐born Hispanic women than foreign‐born Hispanic women. The factors of geographic region, relationship status, education level, occupation status, and substance abuse were associated with IPV victimization. Conclusion These findings have implications for positively impacting culturally competent preventative programs and interventions to reduce IPV victimizations for Hispanic women.

The Latina Experiences of Intimate Partner Violence in the Rio Grande Valley

“…focus primarily on ethnic minority women (Espinoza et al, 2022a;Stockman et al, 2015;White et al, 2012). Thus, tools, instruments, and definitions associated with IPV may not always be able to detect the full scope of violence (Perilla et al, 2011;Satyen et al, 2019).…”

“…Much of the research on IPV victimization has been on White and Black women rather than on Latino women [also referred to as Latinas] (Cannon et al, 2019;Hardesty & Ogolsky, 2020;Lacey et al, 2015). This is despite the fact that Latinas experience IPV at disproportionately greater rates than non-Hispanic White women, which contributes to the health risks associated with IPV (Bosch et al, 2017;Espinoza et al, 2022a;Espinoza et al, 2022b).…”

“…Within the context of Latino culture, machismo and marianismo refer to ideals and gendered roles (Espinoza et al, 2022a). The term erm machismo emphasizes the ideals of a man's hypermasculinity, strength, and patriarchal authority, which reaffirms control, sexism, and blind reverence (Herrera & Gloria, 2021;Espinoza et al, 2022a).…”

“…Within the context of Latino culture, machismo and marianismo refer to ideals and gendered roles (Espinoza et al, 2022a). The term erm machismo emphasizes the ideals of a man's hypermasculinity, strength, and patriarchal authority, which reaffirms control, sexism, and blind reverence (Herrera & Gloria, 2021;Espinoza et al, 2022a). Marianismo, on the other hand, refers to the ideals of women's virtuousness and spirituality, which encourages women to engage in activities that are self-sacrificing for the sake of their children and marriages (Flake & Forste, 2006).…”

“…Latinas who encounter IPV in the United States may become detached from their own families and unaware of the social services available to them. This can lead to a sense of social isolation, which is worsened for women who rely on their partners for financial support (Espinoza et al, 2022a). Moreover, acculturation, which is the change in values, attitudes, beliefs, and behavior, may play a role in the violence experienced.…”