Letting Out the Secret: Violence in Lesbian Relationships

Lockhart, Lettie L.; White, Barbara; Causby, Vicki; Isaac, Alicia

doi:10.4324/9781315264905-21

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“…IPV was also associated with high levels of fusion in the partner, prior experiences of victimization, and/or perpetration of intimate partner violence, being a victim of or witnessing violence in the family of origin, and alcohol consumption. Although the evidence for these associations is scarce, the findings agree with other studies on same-sex couples (Bimbi, Palmadessa, & Parsons, 2008; Burke & Owen, 2006; Causby, Lockhart, & White, 1995; Craft, Serovich, McKenry, & Lim, 2008; Fortunata & Khon, 2003; Gumienny, 2010; Lockhart, White, Causby, & Isaac, 1994; McClennen et al, 2002; Renzetti, 1988, 1992). Thus, for example, Bimbi et al (2008), in a combined sample of lesbian and nonlesbian women, found that IPV was related to the use of alcohol and certain drugs like cocaine.…”

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Intimate Partner Violence in Self-Identified Lesbians

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Trauma, Violence, & Abuse

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This article presents the first systematic review on intimate partner violence (IPV) in self-identified lesbians in same-sex couples. Studies published from January 1990 to December 2013 were analyzed. Of the 687 studies reviewed, 59 were preselected, of which 14 studies were selected that met the inclusion and methodological quality criteria. A summary is presented of the characteristics of the studies, the participants, the prevalence of IPV victimization and perpetration, and its correlates. All the studies were carried out in the United States and used a nonprobabilistic sampling method. The majority of participants were White with a high educational level. The results indicate that all the forms of violence occur, but the most prevalent is emotional/psychological violence. The correlates positively associated with IPV are certain personality characteristics, fusion, previous IPV experience, a family history of violence, and alcohol consumption. This review finds significant limitations in the analyzed literature. Methodological recommendations are made for future studies.

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Intimate Partner Violence in Self-Identified Lesbians

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“…Therefore, as Milletich, Gumienny, Kelley, and D’Lima (2014) pointed out, partners who perceive that their same-sex partners are too emotionally dependent or independent may resort to violence as a means of regaining a desired level of fusion in the relationship. In this way, verbal and physical violence might be a way for partners who want more independence to express their need to be separate (Lockhart, White, Causby, & Isaac, 1994; McCandlish, 1982; Miller, Greene, Causby, White, & Lockhart, 2001; Renzetti, 1988). Nevertheless, this fusion may be an adaptive response to a general lack of social validation and a hostile environment, as same-sex partners may attempt to isolate themselves from the negativity they encounter in heterosexist society by fostering a relatively closed relationship (Greene, Causby, & Miller, 1999; Lockhart et al, 1994).…”

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The Relationship Between Internalized Homophobia and Intimate Partner Violence in Same-Sex Relationships: A Meta-Analysis

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2017

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A meta-analysis was conducted to investigate the association between internalized homophobia and intimate partner violence (IPV) perpetration and victimization in same-sex relationships. The literature search and the application of the inclusion criteria made it possible to identify 10 studies, 2 of which were excluded due to missing data. Therefore, eight studies were finally included in the meta-analysis. The results showed positive and statistically significant associations between internalized homophobia and IPV perpetration and victimization, indicating that higher levels of internalized homophobia were related to higher levels of IPV. Specifically, the pooled effect size for the relationship between internalized homophobia and IPV perpetration (all forms), it was r = .147, 95% confidence interval (CI) = [.079, .214]; for the association between internalized homophobia and physical/sexual IPV perpetration, it was r = .166, 95% CI [.109, .221]; p < .0001; for the relationship between internalized homophobia and psychological IPV perpetration, it was r = .145, 95% CI [.073, .216]; and for the association between internalized homophobia and any type of IPV victimization, it was r = .102, 95% CI [.030, .173]. Implications of these results for clinical practice and future research are discussed.

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“…For example, relationships, which contained high levels of pro-social maintenance strategies (e.g., positivity, openness, assurances), were more likely to be stable and committed, and individuals in these relationships appeared to be more satisfied with their relationships (Guerrero, Anderson, & Afifi, 2011). Therefore, researchers have been examining different intrapersonal factors associated with relationship satisfaction (e.g., Lockhart, White, Causby, & Isaac, 1994; Samenow, 1995). However, the appearance of these intrapersonal factors in different cultures may be variant.…”

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“…Higher emotional dependency in relationships may also contribute to negative mood through its role in generating negative interpersonal outcomes. In both opposite-sex (e.g., Samenow, 1995) and same-sex relationships (e.g., Lockhart et al, 1994), higher emotional dependency was reported as a correlate of abusive and controlling responses.…”

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Emotional Dependency and Dysfunctional Relationship Beliefs as Predictors of Married Turkish Individuals’ Relationship Satisfaction

2016

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In this study, we examined married individuals' relationship satisfaction in relation to their emotional dependency and dysfunctional relationship beliefs. Our participants consisted of 203 female and 181 male, a total of 384 married individuals from urban cities of Turkey. Controlling the effects of gender and length of marriage, we performed a hierarchical regression analysis. Results revealed that married Turkish individuals' relationship satisfaction was significantly explained by their emotional dependency (sr 2 = .300, p < .001), and perceptions of interpersonal rejection (sr 2 = .075, p < .001) and unrealistic relationship expectations (sr 2 = .028, p .05). When compared to perceptions of interpersonal rejection and unrealistic relationship expectations, emotional dependency had the largest role in explaining participants' satisfaction with their marriages. We discuss the results in light of current literature as well as cultural relevance. We also provide implications for future research and mental health practices.

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Letting Out the Secret: Violence in Lesbian Relationships

Cited by 7 publications

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Intimate Partner Violence in Self-Identified Lesbians

Intimate Partner Violence in Self-Identified Lesbians

The Relationship Between Internalized Homophobia and Intimate Partner Violence in Same-Sex Relationships: A Meta-Analysis

Emotional Dependency and Dysfunctional Relationship Beliefs as Predictors of Married Turkish Individuals’ Relationship Satisfaction

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