Male Victims of Domestic Violence

Drijber, Babette C.; Reijnders, Udo; Ceelen, Manon

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“…A study conducted by Drijber, Reijnders, and Ceelen (2013) found that male victims of violence committed by the female partner report not filing a complaint for fear of not being taken seriously, shame and fear that the violence would worsen. There have also been cases reported where there was refusal of police assistance when the situation was reported, reinforcing the stereotypes of masculine strength and lessor severity or probability of violence committed by women.…”

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Forms of Violence in the Affective-Sexual Relationships of Adolescents

Marasca

Falcke

2015

Interpersona

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Violence in the affective-sexual relationships of adolescents is a theme that has been highlighted by the literature as a result of its high rates of prevalence. It has different characteristics, while many factors are shown to be associated with its occurrence. The present study investigated the affective-sexual relationships of adolescents, focusing on the experiences as perpetrators and victims of different types of violence between partners. We conducted a quantitative study with a descriptive, comparative and correlational design, with 124 heterosexual adolescents, aged 15 to 18 years (M = 15.94, SD = 0.65). As measurement instruments we used a sociodemographic questionnaire, the Family Background Questionnaire (FBQ), and the Conflict in Adolescent Dating Relationships Inventory (CADRI). The results showed percentages of violence that ranged from 14.7% for relational abuse committed to 97% for verbal/emotional violence suffered. We identified significant gender differences in the dimensions of threatening behavior (t = -3.172, p = 0.002) and physical violence (t = -3.037, p = 0.003) perpetrated by the participant, indicating that it is the girls who report that they practice this type of violence more often. No significant correlation was observed between experiences of violence in the family of origin and in the relationship with the partner (p > 0.05). However, there was an association between the occurrence of violence in the relationships of the adolescents and the presence of violence in the affective-sexual relationships of friends (p < 0.05). We highlight the importance of expanding the field of theory regarding this phenomenon, in order to assist with future interventions.

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Forms of Violence in the Affective-Sexual Relationships of Adolescents

Marasca

Falcke

2015

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“…Deterring men from contacting the police were perceptions of shame, "not being taken seriously" and believing "the police cannot do anything" (Drijber, 2013, p.175). Less than 15% of male victims in Drijber et al's (2013) study reported abuse to the police, but were more likely to call police following a physical assault (Drijber, 2013). Douglas and Hines (2011) Men also reported largely negative experiences when seeking help from domestic violence agencies with 95.3% men (n=81) feeling that the agency "was biased against men".…”

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“…Seven studies (Douglas and Hines, 2011;Drijber et al, 2013;Hines and Douglas, 2010;Mele and Roberts, 2011;Mills et al, 2006;Nayback-Beebe and Yoder, 2012;Reid et al, 2008) included male participants only, investigating experiences of men reporting domestic abuse, characteristics, and health effects. Hogan et al (2012) (2009) sampled court records exploring male requests for legal protection from domestic abuse and subsequent judicial responses.…”

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“…Young men appeared most at risk (Gass et al, 2011;Hines, 2007, Reid et al, 2008, although older men were also affected (Drijber, 2011, Reid et al, 2008 with Drijber et al (2013) finding victimisation to be most common in men aged 35 to 54 years.…”

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“…Men experiencing domestic abuse largely accessed informal sources of help such as friends, relatives and neighbours, and anonymous online support (Douglas and Hines, 2011;Drijber et al, 2013) with ninety per cent finding family and friends helpful (Douglas and Hines, 2011). Few (18.1%) accessed medical professionals, but when they did were mostly satisfied with the support received, reporting that they 'been taken seriously' and their injuries investigated (Douglas and Hines, 2011).…”

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Male victims of domestic abuse: implications for health visiting practice

Perryman

Appleton

2016

Journal of Research in Nursing

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Domestic abuse is a significant public health issue globally. Although it is recognised that both sexes may be victims of domestic abuse, the phenomenon is commonly understood from the perspective of male to female violence, supported by a substantial body of research and policy focusing on female victims of domestic abuse. However, evidence shows that significant numbers of men are victims of female-perpetrated violence, but as the issue is under-explored, the extent and effects of abuse are poorly understood. For health visitors, working within communities in the United Kingdom (UK), knowledge of all aspects of domestic abuse is vital in the delivery of evidence-based practice.A systematically conducted critical literature review aimed at establishing the current body of knowledge on male victims of domestic abuse was undertaken, and implications for health visiting practice considered.Nineteen primary research studies were included in the review. A thematic analysis identified four themes: 'violent relationship', 'harms and behaviours', 'risk', and 'seeking help'. Results show that men reported being victims of female-perpetrated physical, emotional, psychological and sexual abuse, with some experiencing severe aggression, control and fear.Health visitors have an important role to play in influencing policy and in practice addressing the health and social care needs of male victims of domestic abuse and their families.

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The Psychology of Interpersonal Violence

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Male Victims of Domestic Violence

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