Intimate Partner Violence: A Literature Review

Abstract

Background: Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) is a complex issue that appears to be more prevalent in developing nations. Many factors contribute to this problem. Objective: This article aimed to review and synthesize available knowledge on the subject of Intimate Partner Violence. It provides specific information that fills the knowledge gap noted in more global reports by the World Health Organization. Methods: A literature search was conducted in English and Spanish in EBSCO and Scopus and included the keywords “Intimate, Partner, Violence, IPV.” The articles included in this review cover the results of empirical studies published from 2004 to 2020. Results: The results show that IPV is associated with cultural, socioeconomic, and educational influences. Childhood experiences also appear to contribute to the development of this problem. Conclusion: Only a few studies are focusing on empirically validated interventions to solve IPV. Well-implemented cultural change strategies appear to be a solution to the problem of IPV. Future research should focus on examining the results of strategies or interventions aimed to solve the problem of IPV.

Strategic analysis of intimate partner violence (IPV) and cycle of violence in the autobiographical text –When I Hit You

“…Walker observed that the primary reason for rising violence is that many social norms and other traditional cultural aspects have been unsupportive and hinder abused women’s decision to leave the abusive relationship, particularly when their partners' actions have remained unchanged ( Walker, 2015 ). According to societal norms, the married woman is viewed as the husband’s property, and physical violence against the wife is broadly supported in many countries ( Yofnna et al., 2021 ). From an economic standpoint, women are incapable of seeking employment because of the risk of violence and a lack of financial independence, making them remain in abusive relationships.…”

“…A higher status than the male partner, on the other hand, may increase vulnerability to abuse. Yofna et al. (2021) To review and synthesize available knowledge on the subject of Intimate Partner Violence Review of related articles and results of empirical studies published from 2004 to 2020.…”

Dependencia emocional transgeneracional: Mujeres víctimas de violencia intrafamiliar en la Sierra del Ecuador.

“…A pesar de ser un fenómeno presente en todas las sociedades del mundo, autores como Espinosa et al (2011), recalcan que la violencia es una conducta aprendida, se trasmite de generación a generación, afectando a diferentes culturas y grupos sociales. Al respecto, Argüello et al (2021), señalan varios factores que, según diversas investigaciones, juegan un rol crucial en este fenómeno: Factores sociodemográficos (e.g., la normalización de la violencia doméstica); la violencia sufrida o presenciada en la infancia; la salud mental (e.g., diversos síntomas relacionados con la violencia); estado de salud física y la eficacia del sistema de salud; así como, el tabaquismo y uso de diversas substancias, entre otros.…”

“…No obstante, la información obtenida presenta un concepto que permite generar posibles líneas de trabajo terapéutico, tomando en cuenta las diferencias y necesidades reales locales de las mujeres de diferentes regiones del Ecuador. Coincidiendo con Argüello et al (2021), quienes señalan que en los últimos 15 años pocos estudios se centran en la validación empírica de las intervenciones para solventar VPI; en el presente artículo se pretende fomentar conocimientos con ese objetivo. Sería de aporte académico el análisis de las características psicológicas de las mujeres dentro de cada uno de los perfiles y sus posibles diferencias, en estudios más amplios con muestras más representativas y en otros escenarios sociales.…”

The Psychosocial Impacts of Intimate Partner Violence against Women in LMIC Contexts: Toward a Holistic Approach

“…The World Health Organization (WHO) [ 1 ] estimates that IPV affects approximately 30% of girls and women worldwide. Although its exact prevalence remains uncertain due to problems such as underreporting, evidence indicates that it is widespread in Asia and Africa [ 2 , 3 , 4 ], and Latin America [ 5 ], as well as in relatively wealthy countries [ 6 ]. Furthermore, IPV is highly associated with humanitarian emergencies due to armed conflict [ 7 ], which is prevalent throughout many low and middle income countries (LMICs).…”