Battering Victimization Among a Probability-Based Sample of Men Who Have Sex With Men

Greenwood, Gregory L.; Relf, Michael V.; Huang, Bevin; Pollack, Lance M.; Canchola, Jesse; Catania, Joseph A.

doi:10.2105/ajph.92.12.1964

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“…In relation to victimization, 28.6% of the participants reported the occurrence of minor physical abuse without sequelae, 11.9% reported severe physical abuse without sequelae, 10.7% reported minor physical abuse with sequelae and 1.2% reported severe physical abuse with sequelae. Although the studies developed in this area generally do not seek to distinguish between physical abuse with sequelae and physical abuse without sequelae, it is possible to see similarities in their prevalence rates, which range between 7.9% and 31% (Antunes & Machado 2005;Costa et al, 2009;Edwards & Sylaska, 2013;Finneran & Stephenson, 2013;Halper et al, 2004;Houston & McKirnan, 2007;Matte & Lafontaine, 2011;Pantalone et al, 2012;Ramachandran et al, 2010;Turell, 2000;Yu et al, 2013), as well as differences, as the rates found in this study are lower than the results of other studies that report rates between 45.1% and 89.9% (Blosnich & Bossarte, 2009;Craft & Serovich, 2005;Greenwood et al, 2002). Again, the social stigma of domestic violence may contribute to explaining the lower volume of reports of this type of abuse by participants (Paiva & Figueiredo, 2005).…”

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Violence in Intimate Relationship between Same-Sex Partners: Prevalence Study

Santos¹,

Caridade²

2017

Temas Psicol.

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This study aimed to characterize the prevalence of violence in intimate relationships between same-sex partners in Portugal using the Revised Confl ict Tactics Scales. The study included 168 participants, mainly women (76.2%), who were between 18 and 35 years of age with an average age of 22.5 (SD = 3.79). In terms of perpetration, the results showed higher rates for psychological aggression (70.2% mild and 29.8% severe), physical abuse that leaves no sequelae (26.8% mild and 9.5% severe) and mild sexual coercion (28%).Regarding victimization, a high rate of minor psychological aggression (69.2%) was also found. The men admitted to adopting more behaviours related to both minor and severe sex ual coercion. A positive and signifi cant relationship was found between the duration of an intimate relationship and victimization by minor psychological aggression. These results suggest the need to develop specifi c support interventions for different types of victims, as well as the need to implement more prevention efforts tailored to different situations.Keywords: Violence, intimate relationships, same-sex partners, prevalence. Violência nas Relações Íntimas entre Parceiros do Mesmo Sexo: Estudo de Prevalência ResumoEste estudo procurou caracterizar a prevalência da violência nas relações íntimas entre parceiros do mesmo sexo em Portugal, recorrendo às Escalas de Táticas de Confl ito Revisadas. Participaram neste estudo 168 participantes, com idades compreendidas entre os 18 e os 35 anos, cuja média de idade foi de 22,5 anos (DP=3,79), sendo a maioria do sexo feminino (76,2%). Em termos de perpetração, os resultados revelaram uma elevação da agressão psicológica (70,2% na ligeira e 29,8% na severa); uma ligeira elevação dos atos que não deixam sequelas (26,8% no ligeiro e 9,5% no severo) e, ainda, uma preponderância da coerção sexual ligeira (28%). Em relação a vitimação, constatou-se igualmente uma preponderância da agressão psicológica ligeira (69,2%). Os homens admitiram adotar mais comportamentos de coerção sexual, tanto na forma ligeira como severa. Foi ainda possível apurar a existência de uma relação positiva e signifi cativa entre a duração do relacionamento íntimo e a vitimação por agressão psicológica ligeira. Estes resultados apelam à elaboração de respostas de apoio específi cas para os diferentes tipos de vítimas, bem como a aposta na implementação de esforços preventivos mais contextualizados às diferentes realidades.Palavras-chave: Violência, relações íntimas, parceiros do mesmo sexo, prevalência.

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Violence in Intimate Relationship between Same-Sex Partners: Prevalence Study

Santos¹,

Caridade²

2017

Temas Psicol.

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“…Using the score stratification system to classify the studies according to their final scores, only one study (Greenwood et al, 2002) was deemed acceptable, with a final score of at least 70%. Fifteen studies were deemed adequate, with final scores ranging between 40% and 69% (Balsam et al, 2005; T. W. Burke et al, 2002;Craft & Serovich, 2005;Fortunata & Kohn, 2003;Heintz & Melendez, 2006;McClennen, Summers, & Daley, 2002;McClennen, Summers, & Vaughan, 2002;Merrill & Wolfe, 2000;Miller, Greene, Causby, White, & Lockhart, 2001;Owen & Burke, 2004;Regan, Bartholomew, Oram, & Landolt, 2002;Scherzer, 1998;Telesco, 2003;Toro-Alfonso & Rodriguez-Madera, 2004b;Waldner-Haugrud, Gratch, & Magruder, 1997).…”

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Empirical Research About Same-Sex Intimate Partner Violence: A Methodological Review

Murray

Mobley

2009

Journal of Homosexuality

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TABLES 1 AND 2 CAN BE FOUND AT THE END OF THE ARTICLE Abstract:This article presents a systematic review of empirical research examining intimate partner violence among same-sex couples. Seventeen studies that met the inclusion criteria were rated using a 15-item evaluation questionnaire. The results indicated that the existing body of research examining same-sex intimate partner violence demonstrates some common methodological strengths and limitations. The authors conclude with a list of recommendations for future research based on the results of this study. Article:Same-sex intimate partner violence (SSIPV) describes acts of physical, psychological, and emotional, and sexual abuse that occur between two intimate partners of the same sex or gender (Murray, Mobley, Buford, & Seaman-DeJohn, 2007). Rates of SSIPV are comparable to rates of heterosexual domestic violence, with approximately one quarter to one half of all same-sex intimate relationships demonstrating abusive dynamics (Alexander, 2002;T. W. Burke, Jordan, & Owen, 2002;McClennen, 2005;Pitt, 2000). The consequences of SSIPV can be severe and affect the involved individuals in many areas of their lives-including their physical and mental health, extended family relationships, social support networks, occupational functioning, and financial well being. SSIPV is therefore a significant issue facing the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) population.To date, a limited body of research exists examining the prevalence, dynamics, and consequences of SSIPV. Previous researchers studying the issue have acknowledged significant limitations within the existing research that reduce its usefulness and generalizability, as will be discussed in the review of the literature section. The purpose of the study described in this article was to conduct a systematic evaluation of recent empirical research examining SSIPV. We sought to determine the strengths and weaknesses of this growing body of research in order to define the current state of research examining SSIPV. In addition, we aimed to develop directions for future research based on the needs demonstrated within the existing literature. We recognize the challenges inherent to studying an issue that is as shrouded in silence as SSIPV; therefore, the intent of this study is not to disparage previous researchers and their scholarly endeavors, but rather to provide a solid foundation for stronger research to aid in the understanding of this complex issue.To that end, we reviewed 17 empirical studies examining SSIPV that appeared in the scholarly literature between January 1995 and July 2006. We located studies through an extensive search of databases in relevant academic disciplines. We then conducted a systematic review of the methodologies used in those studies. For this review, we adapted the methodological review strategies used in two previous studies: the review of family preservation program research by Heneghan, Horwitz, and Leventhal (1996) and the review of heterosexual intimate partner violence p...

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“…Interviews covered a range of social, psychological, and behavioral phenomena related to HIV. Major sections of the survey instrument included questions about the gay community (involvement, services used, attitudes toward) (Barrett & Pollack, 2005), demographic characteristics (Catania et al, 2006), attendance at gay venues ("places where men go to meet and socialize with other men") Woods et al, 2003), sexual behavior (both a "global" and partner-by-partner assessment), sexual development, including the "coming out" process (Barrett, Pollack, & Tilden, 2002), experiences with harassment and violence (including adverse familial events, anti-gay victimization, sexual coercion, and partner violence) (Arreola, Neilands, Pollack, Paul, & Catania, 2005;Greenwood et al, 2002;Relf, Huang, Campbell, & Catania, 2004),sexual problems, depression, and suicidal ideation (Mills et al, 2004;Paul et al, 2002), substance use (Klitzman, Greenberg, Pollack, & Dolezal, 2002;Stall et al, 2001aStall et al, , 2003, HIV testing and serostatus (Osmond et al, 2000;Stall et al, 2001b), and AIDS care-giving.…”

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Measuring Sexual Risk for HIV: A Rasch Scaling Approach

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In this study, we developed an HIV transmission risk scale and examined its psychometric properties using data on sexual behavior obtained from a probability sample of adult men who have sex with men living in Chicago. We used Messick's (Am Psychol 50:741-749, 1995) conceptualization of unified validity theory to organize the psychometric properties of data. Evidence related to scale content was investigated via Rasch item fit statistics, point-measure correlations, and expert evaluation. The substantive aspect of validity was addressed by interpreting the meaningfulness of the item difficulty hierarchy (continuum of risky behaviors) and assessment of person fit. The structural aspect of validity was assessed using Rasch item fit statistics, principal component analysis of standardized residuals, and other residual analyses. The generalizability aspect of validity was investigated via internal consistency reliability estimates for both items and persons, and aspects of external validity were addressed by examining betweengroup differences with respect to levels of risky behavior. Applications and suggested future studies are discussed.

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Battering Victimization Among a Probability-Based Sample of Men Who Have Sex With Men

Abstract: Rates of battering victimization among urban MSM are substantially higher than among heterosexual men and possibly heterosexual women. Public health efforts directed toward addressing intimate partner battering among these men are needed.

Cited by 249 publications

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Violence in Intimate Relationship between Same-Sex Partners: Prevalence Study

Violence in Intimate Relationship between Same-Sex Partners: Prevalence Study

Empirical Research About Same-Sex Intimate Partner Violence: A Methodological Review

Measuring Sexual Risk for HIV: A Rasch Scaling Approach

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