Male Violence toward Women

White, Jacquelyn W.; Kowalski, Robin M.

doi:10.1016/b978-012278805-5/50009-2

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“…As such, the results may indicate the relatively moderate effect attachment and interpersonal problems actually have on IPV, or other factors may be involved that were not included in the analyses. For example, some literature would suggest that sociopolitical variables such as attitudes toward women and traditional masculine orientation might mediate or moderate relationship variables in predicting IPV (Moore & Stuart, 2005; White & Kowalski, 1998). It will be important to consider such possibilities in future research.…”

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Attachment, interpersonal problems, and treatment outcome in group therapy for intimate partner violence.

Lawson¹,

Brossart²

2009

Psychology of Men & Masculinity

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This study examined several types of associations between attachment dimensions, interpersonal problems, and intimate partner violence (IPV) with 49 men who were mandated to treatment for IPV. The main purpose of the study was to examine the degree to which attachment dimensions and interpersonal problems predicted IPV posttreatment variables. Hierarchical multiple regression analyses indicated that (a) pretreatment attachment anxiety and vindictive interpersonal problems predicted posttreatment mild physical abuse and psychological abuse, (b) pretreatment intrusive interpersonal problems predicted posttreatment psychological abuse, and (c) pretreatment attachment avoidance and vindictive interpersonal problems predicted posttreatment total violence severity. Finally, simple regression analysis using pre-to posttreatment residualized gains scores indicated that higher attachment avoidance gain scores (i.e., increasing approaching) predicted lower total violence gain scores.

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Attachment, interpersonal problems, and treatment outcome in group therapy for intimate partner violence.

Lawson¹,

Brossart²

2009

Psychology of Men & Masculinity

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“…Research looking into risk factors specific to IPA have not only found similarities across genders but also that there is not a singular risk factor responsible for IPA; the common consensus being that risk factors for IPA are complex, multifactorial, and span individual, interpersonal, community, and social behavioural domains (Dixon & Graham-Kevan, 2011;Dutton, 2006;O'Leary, Smith Slep & O'Leary, 2007;Stith et al, 2004). This emphasises that instead of reverting to patriarchal norms to explain IPA, it is important to consider the roles that both members of the relationship play and how the interpersonal dynamic and interactions occurring between them, in combination with the environment they find themselves in may contribute towards IPA (Dixon & Graham-Kevan, 2011;Straus, 2007;White & Kowalski, 1998;Williams, Ghandour & Kub, 2008).…”

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Exploring how Men with Children Experience Bi-directional Intimate Partner Aggression (IPA) and Help-seeking

Jensen¹

2021

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<p>This qualitative study investigated how men who lived with their female partner and children experienced bi-directional intimate partner aggression (IPA) and help-seeking in their relationships in Aotearoa New Zealand (NZ). Semi structured interviews with 13 men who had disclosed living with bi-directional IPA were analysed by taking an inductive, semantic, and realist/essentialist approach to reflexive thematic analysis. Five themes were identified that related to the men’s experiences of IPA and help-seeking. The first theme identified the cycle of bi-directional aggression and comprised four subthemes: 1) unstable relationship foundations, 2) the build-up, 3) caught up in the challenge, and 4) point of de-escalation. Second, the impact of gender roles on bi-directional aggression was identified and comprised three subthemes: 1) gendered norms shape men’s aggression, 2) response to incongruence in gender roles, and 3) female resourcefulness. The third theme described how the maintenance of the abusive relationship was enabled and consisted of four subthemes: 1) misinformed perspective of IPA, 2) denial and normalisation of IPA, 3) attachment to children kept men stuck, and 4) barriers to accessing services. The multi-layered impact of the abusive relationship was described in the fourth theme and comprised three subthemes: 1) negative psychological impact on men, 2) awareness of impact on partner, and 3) children caught in the crossfire. The power of positive help-seeking was identified in the final theme which comprised two subthemes: 1) facilitators to seeking help, and 2) making positive changes. Collectively the findings show how bi-directional aggression perpetuates over time and how the lack of individual and professional understanding can impact men’s help-seeking and maintenance of the aggression. The need for research, policy, and practice to address this common form of IPA is discussed, specifically with regards to how society conceptualises IPA and the importance of providing education on the nature of bi-directional aggression. </p>

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“…Feminist theories suggest that negative male behaviors are a natural by-product of culture's acceptance of a patriarchal society. These theories incorporate social learning and sociocultural theories in influencing the process of learning to be violent, but they contend that partner violence is predominantly an act of dominance motivated by a strong need for power (see White & Kowalski, 1998, for review).…”

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A Review of the Literature on Masculinity and Partner Violence.

Moore¹,

Stuart²

2005

Psychology of Men & Masculinity

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There has been increasing interest in examining aspects of masculinity as potential predictors of partner violence. This review critically examined the literature on the relationship between masculinity and partner violence. Four distinct approaches to operationalizing masculinity were identified: trait approach, normative approach, gender role conflict approach, and indirect approach. Results generally supported a relationship between each domain of masculinity and partner violence, with the exception of the trait approach. Implications for future research include the importance of examining socialization processes in the development of masculinity and partner violence, being sensitive to methods for operationalizing masculinity, using a greater proportion of clinical samples of violent men, and testing masculine-related components of interventions to reduce partner violence.

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Male Violence toward Women

Cited by 31 publications

References 90 publications

Attachment, interpersonal problems, and treatment outcome in group therapy for intimate partner violence.

Attachment, interpersonal problems, and treatment outcome in group therapy for intimate partner violence.

Exploring how Men with Children Experience Bi-directional Intimate Partner Aggression (IPA) and Help-seeking

A Review of the Literature on Masculinity and Partner Violence.

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