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Kim EYY, Nelson LE, Pereira TLB, Shorey S. Barriers to and Facilitators of Help-Seeking Among Men Who are Victims of Domestic Violence: A Mixed-Studies Systematic Review. TRAUMA, VIOLENCE & ABUSE 2024; 25:2189-2203. [PMID: 37970823 DOI: 10.1177/15248380231209435] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2023]
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Domestic violence against men poses a significant threat to men's health and well-being and is increasingly being recognized as a public health issue. Unfortunately, men who are victims often struggle to disclose and report their abusive experiences. This review aims to examine and consolidate the evidence regarding the barriers to and facilitators of help-seeking behaviors of men who suffered from women-perpetrated domestic violence. A mixed-studies review was conducted using the Joanna Briggs Institute approach. Nine electronic databases were searched from each database's inception until January 2023. The 23 included studies were appraised using the Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool, and their findings were synthesized using the Joanna Briggs Institute convergent qualitative synthesis method. An overarching theme, "Stuck in a loop and finding ways to move on," which encapsulated the predicament of victimized men in abusive relationships, was identified along with three main themes. Overall, a gender-biased perspective of domestic violence, personal fears, and familial factors hindered victimized men from reporting violence and seeking help. A multi-faceted approach-consisting of public education campaigns, sensitizing, and training help professionals, engendering "safe" environments, developing men-specific assessments, and reforming social and legal-justice processes-is needed to effectively address the gender-specific challenges faced by men who are victims of domestic violence and break the cycle of abuse, and improve formal and informal help-seeking in men who are victims of domestic abuse.
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Denhard L, Brown C, Kanagasabai U, Thorsen V, Kambona C, Kamagate F, Ramphalla P, Benevides R, Kamami M, McOwen J, Augusto A, Manuel P, Coomer R, Matthews S, Patel P, Annor FB. Service-seeking behaviors among male victims of violence in five African countries: The effects of positive and adverse childhood experiences. CHILD ABUSE & NEGLECT 2024; 150:106452. [PMID: 37704546 DOI: 10.1016/j.chiabu.2023.106452] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2023] [Revised: 08/28/2023] [Accepted: 09/05/2023] [Indexed: 09/15/2023]
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BACKGROUND Violence against boys and men is widely under-reported. Boys and men face unique and gendered barriers to accessing services following experiences of violence. PARTICIPANTS AND SETTING The study is a secondary data analysis of five nationally representative population-based Violence Against Children and Youth Surveys (VACS) conducted in Kenya (2019), Côte d'Ivoire (2018), Lesotho (2018), Mozambique (2019), and Namibia (2019). Analysis was limited to males between 18 and 24 years who experienced lifetime physical or sexual violence. OBJECTIVE AND METHODS We analyzed the association between positive and adverse childhood experiences (PCEs and ACEs), and seeking post-violence services among males using bivariate chi-squared tests and multivariable logistic regression. RESULTS 8.02 % (5.55-10.50 %) of male victims between the ages of 18 and 24 sought services for any lifetime physical or sexual violence. Witnessing interparental violence and experiencing death of one or both parents were each associated with increased odds of having sought post-violence services (aOR 2.43; 95 % CI: 1.25-4.79; aOR 2.27; 95 % CI: 1.14-4.50), controlling for education, violence frequency, and violence type. High parental monitoring was associated with increased odds of service seeking (aOR 1.79; 95 % CI: 1.02-3.16), while strong father-child relationship was associated with lower odds (aOR 0.45; 95 % CI: 0.23-0.89). CONCLUSION These findings contribute to limited research on service-seeking behaviors among men and boys. While some parent-youth relationship factors were associated with higher odds of service-seeking, the outcome remained rare. Age and gender-related barriers should be addressed where post-violence care services are offered.
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- Langan Denhard
- Division of Global HIV and Tuberculosis, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, USA.
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- Division of Violence Prevention, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, USA
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- Division of Global HIV and Tuberculosis, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, USA
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- Division of Global HIV and Tuberculosis, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Kenya
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- Division of Global HIV and Tuberculosis, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Côte d'Ivoire
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- Division of Global HIV and Tuberculosis, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Lesotho
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- Division of Global HIV and Tuberculosis, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, USA
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- Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University, Atlanta, USA
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- Division of Global HIV and Tuberculosis, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Mozambique
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- Division of Global HIV and Tuberculosis, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Mozambique
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- Division of Global HIV and Tuberculosis, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Namibia
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- Division of Violence Prevention, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, USA
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- Division of Global HIV and Tuberculosis, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, USA
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- Division of Violence Prevention, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, USA
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McLeod DA, Ozturk B, Butler-King RL, Peek H. Male Survivors of Domestic Violence, Challenges in Cultural Response, and Impact on Identity and Help-Seeking Behaviors: A Systematic Review. TRAUMA, VIOLENCE & ABUSE 2024; 25:1397-1410. [PMID: 37272373 DOI: 10.1177/15248380231177318] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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Male experiences of domestic and relational violence have been only marginally explored in the literature. In connection to this, attitudes in the community and among service providers and criminal justice system entities can vary dramatically. This variance in attitudes creates an instability which has a differential impact on the help-seeking behaviors of victims. Additionally, help-seeking behaviors are often influenced by internalized shame and confusion on the part of the survivors themselves when their social constructions of masculinity do not align with lived experience. More is needed to understand the nature of male survivorship in situations of relational violence. A systematic review was conducted to begin organizing the data on the topic. This review started with 15,547 peer-reviewed articles. Those were systematically narrowed to a total of 16 of the most recent pieces of empirical science on the topic. The final articles were thematically analyzed. Findings suggest (a) cultural stigma around constructions of masculinity, (b) fear of disclosure, and (c) negative experiences with criminal justice and support system responses, among the highest drivers for the disparate experience and hesitation to seek help.
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Decker H, Schwab M, Shao S, Kaki D, Melhado C, Cuschieri J, Bongiovanni T. Screening for Intimate Partner Violence in Trauma: Results of a Quality Improvement Project. J Surg Res 2024; 295:376-384. [PMID: 38064979 DOI: 10.1016/j.jss.2023.11.044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2023] [Revised: 11/07/2023] [Accepted: 11/14/2023] [Indexed: 02/25/2024]
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INTRODUCTION Intimate partner violence (IPV) is common, especially among patients presenting with traumatic injury. We implemented an IPV screening program for patients admitted after trauma. We sought to determine whether specific demographic or clinical characteristics were associated with being screened or not screened for IPV and with IPV screen results. METHODS Retrospective cohort study evaluating all patients admitted after trauma from July 2020-July 2022 in an Adult Level 1 Trauma Center. RESULTS There were 4147 admissions following traumatic injury, of which 70% were men and 30% were women. The cohort was 46% White, 20% Asian, 15% Black, and 17% other races. Twenty-three percent were Hispanic or Latino/a. Seventy-seven percent were admitted for blunt injuries and 16% for penetrating injuries. Thirteen percent (n = 559) of the cohort was successfully screened for IPV. Screening rates did not differ by gender, race, or ethnicity. After adjustment for demographic and clinical factors, patients admitted to the intensive care unit were significantly less likely to be screened. Of the screened patients, 30% (165) screened positive. These patients were more commonly Hispanic or Latino/a, insured by Medicaid and presented with a penetrating injury. There were no differences in injury severity in patients who screened positive versus those who screened negative. CONCLUSIONS There are significant barriers to universal screening for IPV, including injury acuity, in patients admitted following trauma. However, the 30% rate of positive screens for IPV in patients admitted following trauma highlights the urgent need to understand and address barriers to screening in trauma settings to enable universal screening.
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- Hannah Decker
- Department of Surgery, University of California at San Francisco, San Francisco, California.
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- Department of Surgery, University of California at San Francisco, San Francisco, California
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- Department of Surgery, University of California at San Francisco, San Francisco, California
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- Department of Surgery, University of California at San Francisco, San Francisco, California
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- Department of Surgery, University of California at San Francisco, San Francisco, California
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- Department of Surgery, University of California at San Francisco, San Francisco, California
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- Department of Surgery, University of California at San Francisco, San Francisco, California
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Alexander K, Zhou A, Wise S, Humphreys C. Why do mothers stay? Challenging attitudes in decision making about children at risk because of domestic violence. CHILD ABUSE & NEGLECT 2023; 146:106511. [PMID: 37879256 DOI: 10.1016/j.chiabu.2023.106511] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2023] [Accepted: 10/10/2023] [Indexed: 10/27/2023]
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BACKGROUND This article reports findings from research commenced in 2019. Stage one assessed the attitudes and beliefs of child protection practitioners towards domestic violence. Stage two considered the impact of combining Structured Decision Making (SDM - the standard assessment approach) with Response Based Practice (RBP - a contemporary approach to understanding violence), on child protection decisions. OBJECTIVE To improve the child protection response to children who experience domestic violence. This article reports on stage three; considering the impact of practitioner attitudes and beliefs on child protection decisions and whether the combined assessment approach (SDM + RBP) moderated the impact of practitioner attitudes and beliefs. PARTICIPANTS AND SETTING 1041 child protection practitioners participated in the research while attending one of 17 practice conferences across New South Wales, Australia. METHODS An innovative video vignette experiment with a between-subjects design was used, relying on professional actors to play the roles of practitioner and mother of the children reported. Participants watched a video interview of a safety assessment and completed a survey. RESULTS Practitioner attitudes and beliefs were not significantly correlated with assessments about the children's safety; but attitudes did impact decisions about the likelihood of the children being brought into care. Attitudes and beliefs moderated the impact of misinformed attitudes, to some extent. CONCLUSIONS The research confirms the value of the combined SDM + RBP approach to guide practitioners to a more holistic understanding of domestic violence. It also confirms that assessment approaches are only ever as good as the beliefs and attitudes of the people who apply them.
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- Kate Alexander
- NSW Department of Communities and Justice, Locked Bag 4028, Ashfield, NSW 2131, Australia.
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- NSW Department of Communities and Justice, Locked Bag 4028, Ashfield, NSW 2131, Australia.
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- Department of Social Work, University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria 3010, Australia.
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- Department of Social Work, University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria 3010, Australia.
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Violi D, Lewis P, Kwok C, Wilson NJ. Becoming a non-resident father: Marginalised through distress, disadvantage and disempowerment. Health Promot J Austr 2023; 34:714-722. [PMID: 37779196 DOI: 10.1002/hpja.810] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2023] [Revised: 07/11/2023] [Accepted: 09/13/2023] [Indexed: 10/03/2023] Open
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ISSUE ADDRESSED Becoming a non-resident father through divorce is stressful and this often results in compromised mental health and well-being. Non-resident fathers' mental well-being has been measured at very low levels which may require clinical treatment, especially when correlated with child access and family court issues. A United Nations report highlighted how non-resident fathers may be marginalised, but to date, limited literature considers the lives of non-resident fathers from their own perspective and reflecting their own voice and it has been claimed that as fathers are often absent from parenting research, this absence, they are not heard. The aim of this paper was to identify how non-resident fathers' interactions with legal and welfare services and ex-partners may result in their marginalisation and affect their mental health. METHODS In-depth interviews with open-ended questions were conducted with 19 non-resident fathers, both long term, newly divorced or in the divorce process, so as to capture a long range view of their experiences. Thematic Analysis was used for data analysis and the generation of the themes. RESULTS Three themes emerged from the data: (1) Becoming a non-resident father with two sub themes; (2) Being in a state of distress, with three sub-themes and (3) Managing distress and seeking help, with two sub-themes. Participants reported a lack of agency, lack of power in decision making and a lack of social and financial resources all contributing to the deterioration in their self-reported experiences of mental health. This impact was highlighted by the number of participants who undertook counselling or psychological assistance to deal with their perceived marginalisation, feeling of invisibility and disempowerment. CONCLUSIONS The implications of marginalisation for non-resident fathers' mental health, as outlined by the participants, are discussed regarding the impact of becoming a non-resident father, legal aspects, welfare service experiences and relationship with ex-partner. The chronic stress experienced by non-resident fathers who often find themselves in a situation which is difficult to resolve without major compromises to their desired outcomes must be recognised. SO WHAT One means of achieving better mental health for non-resident fathers is to address the impact of marginalisation and lack of agency and that court processes are resolved swiftly with a view to increasing non-resident father's agency in post-divorce decision making.
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- Dominic Violi
- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Western Sydney University, Richmond, Australia
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Western Sydney University, Richmond, Australia
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Western Sydney University, Penrith, Australia
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Western Sydney University, Richmond, Australia
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Reis E, Moleiro C, Arriaga P. Intentions to Call a Helpline Among Targets of Intimate Partner Violence: The Role of the Theory of Planned Behavior and Gender Role Conflict. VIOLENCE AND VICTIMS 2023; 38:485-512. [PMID: 37451821 DOI: 10.1891/vv-2022-0036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/18/2023]
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This research first aimed to test the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) as a model to understand the intentions to call a helpline of victimized males and females. A sample of 99 participants (53 males; 46 females) who were suffering violence at the time of participation were considered for analysis. Our results indicate that males and females' attitudes and subjective norms significantly predicted intentions. Second, this study aimed to measure Gender Role Conflict (GRC) in victimized men and test its association with TPB constructs. GRC occurs when rigid, sexist, or restrictive gender roles result in the restriction, devaluation, or violation of others or the self. Our results indicate that GRC was only negatively associated with perceived behavioral control. Additionally, in our sample of men who filled the GRC measure (n = 245), victimized men reported significantly higher GRC than non-victimized men. Overall, our findings indicate gender specificities in the intentions to call a helpline and suggest that GRC plays an important role in seeking help for men.
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- Eduardo Reis
- CIS-IUL/ISCTE-Instituto Universitário de Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal
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- CIS-IUL/ISCTE-Instituto Universitário de Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal
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- CIS-IUL/ISCTE-Instituto Universitário de Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal
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Kwon M, You S. Gender and role associations between domestic violence during childhood and dating violence: Victimization among male college students mediated through violence justification beliefs. CHILD ABUSE & NEGLECT 2023; 141:106233. [PMID: 37196597 DOI: 10.1016/j.chiabu.2023.106233] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2022] [Revised: 03/12/2023] [Accepted: 05/03/2023] [Indexed: 05/19/2023]
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BACKGROUND Although the victimization experiences of male college students in dating relationships are gaining increasing scholarly attention, there is still limited empirical evidence and theoretical understanding of the mechanism through which male victims of domestic violence experience subsequent dating violence. OBJECTIVE This study aims to gain a deeper understanding of the specific mechanisms through which male victimization of domestic violence during childhood transmits to dating violence experience in adulthood. Whether the intergenerational transmission of violence may be explained by gendered pathways or by male participants' identification with the victim's position will be tested. PARTICIPANTS AND SETTING Participants included 526 South Korean male college students in Seoul. METHODS Child abuse, witnessing interparental violence, and beliefs justifying and accepting violence were divided based on the gender of the offender and victim to assess distinct effects. Structural equation modeling (SEM) was used to evaluate the relationships between dating violence victimization and child abuse/witnessing interparental violence and the mediation effect of beliefs justifying violence in the relationships between the variables. RESULTS Both paternal and maternal abuse have significant direct relationships with male dating violence victimization. Witnessing mother-to-father violence had a significant and direct relationship with male victimization while witnessing father-to-mother violence did not. The mediation effect of justification of female-to-male violence was confirmed between witnessing mother-initiated violence and male victimization, whereas justification of male-to-female violence did not show a mediating effect between witnessing father-initiated violence and male victimization. CONCLUSION Both role and gender associations were confirmed. The results imply that there are different ways through which children learn about violence. More specific targets should be addressed in education programs to break the vicious cycle of violence.
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- Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, South Korea.
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Brem MJ, Shorey RC, Ramsey SE, Stuart GL. Randomized Clinical Trial of a Brief Alcohol Intervention as an Adjunct to Batterer Intervention for Women Arrested for Domestic Violence. INTERVENCION PSICOSOCIAL 2023; 32:79-88. [PMID: 37383647 PMCID: PMC10294462 DOI: 10.5093/pi2023a4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2022] [Accepted: 01/10/2023] [Indexed: 06/30/2023]
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Despite a rise in women being arrested for domestic violence and court-ordered to batterer intervention, batterer interventions remain limited in their ability to address women's treatment needs. Alcohol use is an important intervention target: one-third of women in batterer interventions have an alcohol-related diagnosis, half engage in at-risk drinking, and alcohol use contributes to intimate partner violence (IPV) and batterer intervention dropout. Research has not evaluated whether adding an alcohol intervention to batterer intervention improves women's alcohol use and IPV outcomes. We randomized 209 women (79.9% white) in Rhode Island to receive the state-mandated batterer intervention program alone or the batterer intervention program plus a brief alcohol intervention. Alcohol use (percentage of days abstinent from alcohol [PDAA], number of drinks per drinking day [DPDD], percentage of heavy drinking days [PHDD], percentage of days abstinent from alcohol and drugs [PDAAD]), and IPV perpetration and victimization frequency (psychological, physical, and sexual IPV, injury) data were collected at baseline and 3-, 6-, and 12-month follow-up. Multilevel modeling revealed that, relative to the batterer intervention alone, women who received the brief alcohol intervention reported a higher PDAA and PDAAD, fewer DPDD, and a lower PHDD across all follow-up assessments. Women who received the brief alcohol intervention perpetrated less physical IPV and experienced less injury than did women who only received the batterer intervention. For physical IPV, these differences became more pronounced over time. No other group differences or group x time interactions emerged. Adding an alcohol intervention may improve batterer intervention outcomes for women arrested for domestic violence.
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- Meagan J. Brem
- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBacksburgUSAVirginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Backsburg, USA;
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- University of Wisconsin-MilwaukeeUSAUniversity of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, USA
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- Alpert Medical School of Brown UniversityRhode Island HospitalProvidenceUSAAlpert Medical School of Brown University and Rhode Island Hospital, Providence, USA;
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- University of Tennessee-KnoxvilleUSAUniversity of Tennessee-Knoxville, USA
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Sivagurunathan M, Walton DM, Packham T, Booth RG, MacDermid JC. Discourses Around Male IPV Related Systemic Biases on Reddit. JOURNAL OF INTERPERSONAL VIOLENCE 2022; 37:NP17834-NP17859. [PMID: 34251276 DOI: 10.1177/08862605211030015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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To date research on intimate partner violence (IPV) has focused on the experience of females. The limited studies on male IPV survivors have shown that they are less likely to disclose their IPV experiences. Systemic biases may marginalize and silence male IPV survivors.The current study sought to explore the discourse around perceived systemic biases that may be present for male IPV survivors.A widely used social networking site (http://www.reddit.com/) was scraped for submissions relating to male IPV. Search was carried out using three keywords resulting in 917 submissions, out of which 82 met inclusion criteria. Submissions were included in final analysis if they consisted of more than half a page of data pertaining to male IPV. Thematic content analysis was utilized to analyze the data.Responses reflect common experiences with participants identifying multiple sources of perceived systemic biases: (1) social norms, (2) legal system, (3) social services, (4) media, and (5) government.The sources of potential support for male IPV survivors exhibit substantial pervasive biases against males as victims of IPV. Findings from current study can inform policies across multiple systems.
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- Western University, London, ON, Canada
- McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
- St Joseph's Health Centre, London, ON, Canada
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Violi D, Kwok C, Lewis P, Wilson NJ. Nonresident Fathers' Voice: Marginalized, Disempowered, and Silenced. Am J Mens Health 2022; 16:15579883221115594. [PMID: 35997244 PMCID: PMC9421227 DOI: 10.1177/15579883221115594] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Nonresident fathers, following separation/divorce, are more likely to experience multiple forms of family types simultaneously than any other sociodemographic group. Although there is considerable writing on the factors and issues surrounding nonresident fathers from academics, the Family court, the Child Support Agency, and women's and welfare groups, the voice of nonresident fathers themselves is rarely heard. This is due to nonresident fathers being marginalized, disempowered, and silenced by these same entities. The voice of nonresident fathers is routinely minimized, dismissed, and labeled as anti-feminist or a backlash to feminism. This opinion piece argues that there is a need for qualitative research to be undertaken to investigate, document, and explore nonresident fathers' voices from their own perspective to hear what they have to say of themselves so that a better understanding of the dynamics that impact and influence them can be achieved. This would mean that actions can be identified and undertaken to better understand nonresident fathers' situation while providing insights for the development of social policies by Government and Welfare agencies together with support care for nonresident fathers highlighting their desires and needs.
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- Dominic Violi
- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Western Sydney University, Penrith, New South Wales, Australia
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Western Sydney University, Penrith, New South Wales, Australia
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Western Sydney University, Penrith, New South Wales, Australia
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Western Sydney University, Penrith, New South Wales, Australia
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Hogan KF, Clarke V, Ward T. Men’s experiences of help‐seeking for female‐perpetrated intimate partner violence: A qualitative exploration. COUNSELLING & PSYCHOTHERAPY RESEARCH 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/capr.12409] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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- Kevin F. Hogan
- Department of Counselling and Psychotherapy Newman University Birmingham UK
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- Department of Health and Social Sciences University of the West of England University Bristol UK
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- Department of Health and Social Sciences University of the West of England University Bristol UK
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Sivagurunathan M, Walton DM, Packham T, Booth R, MacDermid J. "Punched in the Balls": Male Intimate Partner Violence Disclosures and Replies on Reddit. Am J Mens Health 2021; 15:15579883211039666. [PMID: 34414824 PMCID: PMC8396797 DOI: 10.1177/15579883211039666] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
Abstract
Research on male intimate partner violence (IPV) survivors is limited. The sparse
research on male IPV disclosure suggest males receive more negative and less
helpful responses from potential sources of formal or informal support. Males
may seek support on social networking sites (SNSs), hence, it is important to
understand their emerging experiences of virtual disclosures. This study
examined the nature and content of responses to IPV disclosures by male IPV
survivors on a popular SNS (reddit.com). Search of Reddit submissions related to
male IPV were carried out using three IPV related keywords for the calendar
month of February 2019, resulting in 917 submissions. Twelve submissions that
focused on male IPV disclosure were examined in detail. The 12 submissions were
analyzed using quantitative content analysis while associated comments
(n = 569) were analyzed using qualitative approach.
Two-thirds of the disclosures (8/12) were of personal IPV experiences. All
disclosure narratives identified the sex of perpetrator, most stated the types
of abuse (7/12), and some revealed the outcomes of past disclosures (4/12). Six
major themes were developed through qualitative analysis of the associated
comments: (1) Informational Support, (2) Nurturant Support, (3) Tangible Aid,
(4) Negative Response (5) Self-Defence, and (6) Reciprocal Disclosure. Overall,
males experienced a majority of supportive responses to IPV disclosures and some
negative responses including criticism and minimizing the abuse. Males take
risks in disclosure of IPV in person and online.
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- Marudan Sivagurunathan
- Department of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Western University, London, ON, Canada
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- Department of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Western University, London, ON, Canada.,Department of Physical Therapy, Western University, London, ON, Canada
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- The School of Rehabilitation Sciences, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Health Information Sciences, Western University, London, ON, Canada
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Western University, London, ON, Canada.,The School of Rehabilitation Sciences, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada.,Hand and Upper Limb Centre Clinical Research Laboratory, St. Joseph's Health Centre, London, ON, Canada
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Alsawalqa RO, Sa'deh YAR, Alrawashdeh MN. Jordanian Men's Experience of Emotional Abuse in Marital Relationships: The Role of Marriage Length and Motivation. Front Psychol 2021; 12:689235. [PMID: 34385958 PMCID: PMC8353177 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2021.689235] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2021] [Accepted: 06/29/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
Abstract
Though emotional abuse is one of the worst and most common types of intimate partner violence, it has not been investigated in Arabic literature. Thus, this study explored the prevalence of emotional abuse among married Jordanian men. Furthermore, the moderating roles of marriage length, marriage motivation, age, and area in the path to emotional abuse were investigated. An online survey was conducted using a random sample of Jordanian married men in Amman. A total of 1,003 participants with an average age of 42.51 and a marital relationship duration ranging from 1 to 53 years were selected. The results revealed that isolation was the most prevalent emotional abuse domain, followed by degradation, property damage, and sexual coercion. However, all emotional abuse domains were more prevalent among rural rather than urban men, in both traditional and love marriages. Emotional abuse was higher among men who married for love. Younger men reported experiencing higher emotional abuse levels, which declined with age and increasing marriage length. Further research is required to explore the nature of emotional abuse forms and their underlying reasons among married men, as differences in sociodemographic characteristics could affect the identification and understanding of emotional abuse and contribute to developing an intellectual framework capable of finding solutions for abusive marital relations in the Jordanian context.
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