Conceptualization of Intimate Partner Violence: Exploring Gender Differences Using Concept Mapping

O’Campo, Patricia; Zhang, Yu Janice; Omand, Mairi; Velonis, Alisa J.; Yonas, Michael A.; Minh, Anita; Cyriac, Ajitha; Ahmad, Farah; Smylie, Janet

doi:10.1007/s10896-016-9830-2

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“…If participants perceived the question as only referring to intimate partner violence, there may have been differential reporting by gender. It is questionable whether men and women share a similar understanding of what constitutes intimate partner violence, particularly when considering psychological violence (O’Campo et al, 2016). Furthermore, gendered norms may influence men and women’s reporting of intimate partner violence (Langhinrichsen-Rohling, 2009).…”

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“…Within the partner violence literature, some studies find a stronger association of intimate partner violence with mental health among women (Ehrensaft et al, 2006; Lagdon et al, 2014; Vaeth et al, 2010); whereas others observe no difference between men and women in the association of intimate partner violence with mental health (Beydoun et al, 2017; Coker, Smith, Bethea, King, & McKeown, 2000). To compound the matter, it is likely that gender influences how men and women understand the concept of “abuse.” One study found that when compared with women, men considered non-physical, controlling behaviors as less important to the definition of domestic violence (O’Campo et al, 2016).…”

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Implications of Interpersonal Violence on Population Mental Health Status in a Low-Income Urban Community-Based Sample of Adults

Roesch

Velonis

Sant

et al. 2019

J Interpers Violence

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Research links interpersonal violence (IPV) perpetrated by a close personal contact, such as a family member or partner, to poor mental health; however, few studies assess associations by gender and explore the community-wide impacts of IPV on rates of depression and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Using Sinai Community Health Survey (2015-2016), a face-to-face probability survey in 10 Chicago neighborhoods, we examined the association of a broad IPV measure, ever being emotionally or physically abused by a partner or someone important to you, with current depressive (DEPsym) or PTSD symptoms (PTSDsym), stratified by gender. After logistic regression model building, we used direct model-based standardization to calculate adjusted relative prevalence and population attributable prevalence fractions. Of 1,535 respondents, 8% of men and 15% of women had DEPsym; 15% and 20% had PTSDsym, respectively; and 12% and 26% ever experienced IPV, respectively. Controlling for confounders, men who experienced IPV had a 3.6 times (95% confidence interval [CI]: [1.5, 6.8]) higher prevalence of DEPsym and a 2.5 times (95% CI: [1.3, 4.9]) higher prevalence of PTSDsym. Women who experienced IPV had a 2.2 times (95% CI: [1.1, 3.9]) higher prevalence of DEPsym. If the association between IPV and mental health is causal, almost one in three cases of DEPsym (males: 31.7%; females: 27.3%) and one in five cases of PTSDsym (19.2%) among males may be attributed to IPV. Our findings underscore the need for a public health response to IPV and mental health, and additional research on evidence-driven practices that address this association among men and women.

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Implications of Interpersonal Violence on Population Mental Health Status in a Low-Income Urban Community-Based Sample of Adults

Roesch

Velonis

Sant

et al. 2019

J Interpers Violence

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“…Women more frequently perpetrated violence and control behavior in relationships with violent and/or controlling men ( Coker et al, 2000 ; Mennicke and Kulkarni, 2016 ). Some studies underline that one area that has yet to be sufficiently explored is whether men and women agree on the acts, behaviors, and attitudes that comprise IPV in general ( O’Campo et al, 2017 ), this is even more significant in case of separation. For these reasons, in the present study, we aim to fill the gap in the literature about similarities and differences in women’s and men’s experience of domestic violence during the separation process.…”

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Domestic Violence in Separated Couples in Italian Context: Communalities and Singularities of Women and Men Experiences

Cardinali

María

Giribone³

et al. 2018

Front. Psychol.

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Relationship breakdown and separation represent a critical aspect in domestic violence. Few studies have investigated domestic violence in separated couples. Moreover, there is a need for a more in depth analysis of gender differences that could enhance the comprehension of the phenomenon. The primary aim of this research was to analyze, through a qualitative approach, which kinds of domestic violence are characteristic or major in separated couples in the Italian context, where this phenomenon has not yet been sufficiently investigated. Participants are 60 separated couples (mean age: M = 48; F = 44) who attended a Family Mediation Center. A descriptive study was conducted using grounded theory methodology. A brief narrative task was administered to both ex-partners separately. The transcriptions were analyzed using NVivo 11 software. From data analysis, some themes emerged regarding typology of domestic violence specific of the separation context and shared by both men and women. The analyses of gender differences showed that there is a gender specific experience of domestic violence. Results highlight that women narrate both physical and psychological violence, while men relate only psychological abuse focused on limiting access to children. We discuss these findings in relation to possible appropriate gender specific intervention and prevention efforts.

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“…It is also important to note the limitations of the current study; the effect sizes were fairly small, the method for measuring the gender variable was simple and a large proportion of the sample identified as women which could have impacted on the results, as previous studies have found gender differences in caregiving and controlling behaviours (Fawson, 2015;O'Campo et al, 2017;Levendosky et al, 2018). Additionally, this study did not consider whether the participants had children which could have been a confounding variable, as being a parent could impact caregiving behaviours within relationships, future studies may wish to explore this further.…”

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Exploring How UK Adults' Attachment Style in Romantic Relationships Affects Engagement in Controlling Behaviours

Gilbert

Blakey

2021

Front. Psychol.

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Copious studies have identified a link between disorganised attachment and engagement in controlling caregiving or controlling punitive behaviours. Studies have suggested that consistently engaging in these behaviours can cause difficulties within relationships and contribute to the development of a personality disorder. Most of the literature thus far has focused on engagement in controlling behaviours by children with a disorganised attachment style, despite there being theoretical grounds to suggest they may also be used by adults and across all types of insecure attachment. This study aimed to address these gaps by looking at adult attachment style and engagement in controlling behaviours in romantic relationships, across all insecure attachment styles; avoidant, anxious and disorganised. The current study recruited a non-clinical sample; specifically, 149 English-speaking adults, living in the UK, between the ages of 18 and 77 years old (M = 34.28, SD = 14.90). The participants answered an anonymous online questionnaire containing four self-report measures which assessed the participants' attachment security and organisation, caregiving style and engagement in punitive behaviours. The results indicated that participants who scored higher in disorganised attachment were more likely to use controlling punitive behaviours in their romantic relationships. Moreover, participants who reported a more insecure-anxious attachment style were more likely to use compulsive caregiving behaviours in their romantic relationships. In contrast, participants who reported a higher insecure avoidant attachment style were less likely to use compulsive caregiving behaviours in their romantic relationships. These results have implications for adult attachment theory and aid the understanding of some of the behaviours that can be harmful within romantic relationships. The findings could be used to help at-risk individuals develop healthy interpersonal relationship going forward.

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Conceptualization of Intimate Partner Violence: Exploring Gender Differences Using Concept Mapping

Cited by 14 publications

References 45 publications

Implications of Interpersonal Violence on Population Mental Health Status in a Low-Income Urban Community-Based Sample of Adults

Implications of Interpersonal Violence on Population Mental Health Status in a Low-Income Urban Community-Based Sample of Adults

Domestic Violence in Separated Couples in Italian Context: Communalities and Singularities of Women and Men Experiences

Exploring How UK Adults' Attachment Style in Romantic Relationships Affects Engagement in Controlling Behaviours

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