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Storer HL, Mitchell B, Willey-Sthapit C. "Safety Is Elusive:" A Critical Discourses Analysis of Newspapers' Reporting of Domestic Violence During the Coronavirus Pandemic. Violence Against Women 2024; 30:934-952. [PMID: 36659859 PMCID: PMC9892872 DOI: 10.1177/10778012221150277] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated incidences of domestic violence (DV). The framing of DV within media sources contributes to the public's understanding of DV. Using critical discourse analysis (CDA), this paper explores representations of safety within newspapers' reporting of DV during the pandemic. The sample included newspaper articles (n = 31) from U.S. newspapers. The analysis involved multiple rounds of coding and employing "structured questions." These articles depicted limited courses of action for DV survivors and represented safety as unattainable. Safety was constructed in four ways: homes are unsafe, social services are overburdened, government failures, and the elusiveness of safety. These discursive formations provide insight regarding "idealized" social responses to DV.
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- Heather L. Storer
- Kent School of Social Work, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY, USA
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- Kent School of Social Work, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY, USA
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Trombetta T, Balocco V, Santoniccolo F, Paradiso MN, Rollè L. Internalized Homonegativity, Emotion Dysregulation, and Isolating Behaviors Perpetration among Gay and Lesbian Couples. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2023; 20:1593. [PMID: 36674347 PMCID: PMC9863614 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph20021593] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/24/2022] [Revised: 01/11/2023] [Accepted: 01/12/2023] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Same-sex intimate partner violence (SSIPV) is a serious health concern and may manifest in various forms. Nevertheless, controlling behaviors of isolation are still poorly investigated. Due to their marginalized status, sexual minorities can face SSIPV-specific risk factors, such as internalized homonegativity, as well as general psychological stress factors, such as emotion dysregulation. While the literature is growing, there is still a lack of understanding of the complex pathways linking sexual minorities and minority stress to IPV and isolating controlling behavior. To fill this gap, we explored the relation between internalized homonegativity and controlling behaviors of isolation, assessing the mediating role of emotion dysregulation. In total, 120 gay and lesbian people (mean age = 33.8, SD = 11.5) involved in a same-sex relationship participated in the study. Results showed a direct and positive association between internalized homonegativity and difficulties in emotion regulation and a direct and positive association between emotion dysregulation and controlling behaviors of isolation; the mediating role of emotion dysregulation in the relation between internalized homonegativity and isolating controlling behaviors was supported as well. Emerging results can provide valuable information at the clinical level, although further studies are needed to confirm these preliminary findings.
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Kar A, Das N, Broadway-Horner M, Kumar P. Intimate Partner Violence in Same-Sex Relationships: Are We Aware of the Implications? JOURNAL OF PSYCHOSEXUAL HEALTH 2022. [DOI: 10.1177/26318318221134268] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Intimate partner violence (IPV) has been a significant public health problem in same-sex relationships. However, health policies across the globe do not address IPV causing a massive gap in health and economic burden. In the last decade, crucial missing links have been established, and researchers tried to connect the dots of this severe health disparity. This intersectionality has found the impact of race, gender, class, physical ability, and legal framework of IPV in lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) relationships. However, preventive strategies, training programs, and dialogues in the clinical field about IPV are from heteronormative lenses. This particular bias can perpetuate the issue and will remain one of the leading causes of health burden in the LGB population. This article reviews the lacunae in health policies regarding same-sex IPV, highlights its impact on minority mental health, and calls for attention to train health-care professionals regarding the same.
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- Anindya Kar
- Advanced Neuropsychiatry Institute, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
- Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust, Gloucester, United Kingdom
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- Department of Psychiatry, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bangalore, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Health and Social Care, University of Chester, Chester, United Kingdom
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- Department of Psychiatry, New Craig’s Hospital, NHS Highland, United Kingdom
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Trombetta T, Rollè L. Intimate Partner Violence Perpetration Among Sexual Minority People and Associated Factors: A Systematic Review of Quantitative Studies. SEXUALITY RESEARCH & SOCIAL POLICY : JOURNAL OF NSRC : SR & SP 2022; 20:1-50. [PMID: 36097504 DOI: 10.1007/s13178-021-00629-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/25/2022] [Indexed: 05/20/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Intimate partner violence (IPV) among sexual minority people has been underestimated since few decades ago despite its spreading. The current systematic review aims to review and systematize studies on factors associated with IPV perpetration within this population. METHODS Data search was conducted on EBSCO and PubMed considering articles published until July 2022, and 78 papers were included. RESULTS Although methodological limitations can affect the results found, the data demonstrated an association between IPV perpetration and psychological, relational, family of origin-related and sexual minority-specific factors, substance use, and sexual behaviors. CONCLUSION The findings emerged highlight the importance of a multidimensional approach to tackle IPV perpetration among sexual minority people and limit relapses, while increasing individual and relational wellbeing. POLICY IMPLICATIONS The empirical evidence emerged can contribute to the development of policies and services tailored for sexual minority people victims of IPV, to date still scarce and often ineffective.
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- Tommaso Trombetta
- Department of Psychology, University of Turin, Via Verdi 10, 10124 Torino, TO Italy
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- Department of Psychology, University of Turin, Via Verdi 10, 10124 Torino, TO Italy
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Tognasso G, Trombetta T, Gorla L, Ramon S, Santona A, Rollè L. Romantic Attachment, Internalized Homonegativity, and Same-Sex Intimate Partner Violence Perpetration Among Lesbian Women in Italy. Front Psychol 2022; 13:870921. [PMID: 35465549 PMCID: PMC9021864 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2022.870921] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2022] [Accepted: 02/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Same-Sex Intimate Partner Violence (SSIPV) among lesbian women has been underestimated until few decades ago. While the association between romantic attachment and SSIPV has been widely demonstrated, mechanisms that mediate this association and the complex relationships between romantic attachment, SSIPV, and SSIPV-specific risk factors have not been adequately investigated to date. The current study assessed the influence of romantic attachment on SSIPV perpetration among lesbian women, exploring the mediating role of internalized homonegativity within this association. Three hundred and twenty-five Italian lesbian women with a mean age of 30 years were recruited and completed the following self-report measures: the Experiences in Close Relationships-Revised (ECR-R), the Measure of Internalized Sexual Stigma, and the Revised Conflict Tactics Scale Short Form. The results showed a positive association between attachment anxiety, and general and psychological SSIPV perpetration. Similarly, attachment avoidance was positively related with general, psychological, and physical SSIPV perpetration. The association between romantic attachment, and general and psychological SSIPV was partially mediated by internalized homonegativity. These findings have theoretical implications and provide valuable information to implement services and interventions tailored for SSIPV, to date scarce and not effective.
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- Giacomo Tognasso
- Department of Psychology, University of Milano-Bicocca, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Psychology, University of Milano-Bicocca, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Allied Health, Midwifery and Social Work, University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield, United Kingdom
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- Department of Psychology, University of Torino, Turin, Italy
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Perras N, Sternfeld I, Fei S, Fischer B, Richards G, Chun K. Analysis of Domestic Violence Related Homicides in Los Angeles County: Media Portrayals, Demographics, and Precipitating Circumstances. JOURNAL OF FAMILY VIOLENCE 2020; 36:629-636. [PMID: 32982039 PMCID: PMC7505541 DOI: 10.1007/s10896-020-00202-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/09/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Intimate partner violence (IPV) remains a pressing public health issue. Nationally, 1 in 5 women and 1 in 10 men have sustained severe physical violence from an intimate partner. Intimate partner homicides (IPH) are the most serious IPV outcome. This study examined documented IPH in Los Angeles County during 2017, analyzing if precipitating circumstances, victim demographics, victim/suspect relationship, and weapon type were related to how often a homicide was reported in online media stories. Cases were identified from the National Violent Death Reporting System (NVDRS), and standardized internet searches identified media articles associated with each case. Victim demographics from NVDRS and media articles were compared using Chi Square tests. Media report frequency, within different categorical predictor values, were examined using ANOVA models. 44 incidents were identified; averaging 5.2 articles per decedent. Univariate analyses showed significant difference in media reporting by poverty level (low versus high socioeconomic status) and presence of preceding argument. Multivariate analyses found significantly more media reports (p = 0.002) for incidents in which a preceding argument is reported, the victim was 30-39 years old and from a low socioeconomic status zip code. From our results certain characteristics of IPH are associated with greater media reporting. Promotion of consistent and responsible IPH media reporting guidelines is an opportunity to reinforce public health messaging and dispel myths. In turn, this will encourage the development of future policies and funding streams across the spectrum of preventing and stopping IPV.
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- Nicolle Perras
- Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, Office of Women’s Health, 1000 S. Fremont Ave., Bldg. A-9 East, 5th Floor, Alhambra, CA 91803 USA
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- Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, Office of Violence Prevention, 1000 S. Fremont Ave., Bldg. A-9 East, 5th Floor, Alhambra, CA 91803 USA
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- Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, Office of Women’s Health, 1000 S. Fremont Ave., Bldg. A-9 East, 5th Floor, Alhambra, CA 91803 USA
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- Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, Office of Women’s Health, 1000 S. Fremont Ave., Bldg. A-9 East, 5th Floor, Alhambra, CA 91803 USA
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- Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, Office of Women’s Health, 1000 S. Fremont Ave., Bldg. A-9 East, 5th Floor, Alhambra, CA 91803 USA
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- Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, Office of Women’s Health, 1000 S. Fremont Ave., Bldg. A-9 East, 5th Floor, Alhambra, CA 91803 USA
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