Domestic Violence in Same‐gender Relationships

Rohrbaugh, Joanna Bunker

doi:10.1111/j.1744-1617.2006.00086.x

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“…Murray, Mobley, Buford, & Seaman-DeJohn, 2006/2007. In particular, these methodological problems are related to the characteristics of the studies' samples (Buller, Devries, Howard, & Bacchus, 2014;Burke & Follingstad, 1999;Rohrbaugh, 2006;Tjaden & Thoennes, 2000) and the nature of the measure, the type of instruments, and the defi nition of intimate abuse (Buller et al, 2014) used in the studies. Thus, the values found in this study may result from specifi c aspects of the sample itself.…”

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Violence in Intimate Relationship between Same-Sex Partners: Prevalence Study

Santos¹,

Caridade²

2017

Temas Psicol.

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This study aimed to characterize the prevalence of violence in intimate relationships between same-sex partners in Portugal using the Revised Confl ict Tactics Scales. The study included 168 participants, mainly women (76.2%), who were between 18 and 35 years of age with an average age of 22.5 (SD = 3.79). In terms of perpetration, the results showed higher rates for psychological aggression (70.2% mild and 29.8% severe), physical abuse that leaves no sequelae (26.8% mild and 9.5% severe) and mild sexual coercion (28%).Regarding victimization, a high rate of minor psychological aggression (69.2%) was also found. The men admitted to adopting more behaviours related to both minor and severe sex ual coercion. A positive and signifi cant relationship was found between the duration of an intimate relationship and victimization by minor psychological aggression. These results suggest the need to develop specifi c support interventions for different types of victims, as well as the need to implement more prevention efforts tailored to different situations.Keywords: Violence, intimate relationships, same-sex partners, prevalence. Violência nas Relações Íntimas entre Parceiros do Mesmo Sexo: Estudo de Prevalência ResumoEste estudo procurou caracterizar a prevalência da violência nas relações íntimas entre parceiros do mesmo sexo em Portugal, recorrendo às Escalas de Táticas de Confl ito Revisadas. Participaram neste estudo 168 participantes, com idades compreendidas entre os 18 e os 35 anos, cuja média de idade foi de 22,5 anos (DP=3,79), sendo a maioria do sexo feminino (76,2%). Em termos de perpetração, os resultados revelaram uma elevação da agressão psicológica (70,2% na ligeira e 29,8% na severa); uma ligeira elevação dos atos que não deixam sequelas (26,8% no ligeiro e 9,5% no severo) e, ainda, uma preponderância da coerção sexual ligeira (28%). Em relação a vitimação, constatou-se igualmente uma preponderância da agressão psicológica ligeira (69,2%). Os homens admitiram adotar mais comportamentos de coerção sexual, tanto na forma ligeira como severa. Foi ainda possível apurar a existência de uma relação positiva e signifi cativa entre a duração do relacionamento íntimo e a vitimação por agressão psicológica ligeira. Estes resultados apelam à elaboração de respostas de apoio específi cas para os diferentes tipos de vítimas, bem como a aposta na implementação de esforços preventivos mais contextualizados às diferentes realidades.Palavras-chave: Violência, relações íntimas, parceiros do mesmo sexo, prevalência.

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Violence in Intimate Relationship between Same-Sex Partners: Prevalence Study

Santos¹,

Caridade²

2017

Temas Psicol.

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“…They found that bisexual males were more than 5 times more likely and bisexual females were more than 4 times more likely than either gay male or lesbian adolescents to report being threatened with outing by a partner (Freedner et al, 2002). Following this, if the victim has children, the perpetrator may threaten to reveal the victim's sexual orientation to children to jeopardize the parent-child relationship or threaten to tell an ex-spouse or authorities that he or she is gay or lesbian, so they will take the children (Roe & Jagodinsky, n.d.;Rohrbaugh, 2006).…”

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Out in the Open: The Consequences of Intimate Partner Violence for Victims in Same-Sex and Opposite-Sex Relationships

Gehring

Vaske

2015

J Interpers Violence

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Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a major public health problem in the United States. While our understanding of this form of violence has grown substantially over the past several decades, the majority of research involving victims of IPV has focused almost exclusively on female heterosexual victims. Unfortunately, little attention has been paid to how this form of violence affects specific populations, such as gay and lesbian victims. It is possible that gay and lesbian victims may experience more maladaptive outcomes as a result of unique components of same-sex IPV, their sexual minority status in American society, and the lack of appropriate services tailored to victims of this violence. Using data from the second wave of the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent to Adult Health, this study contributes to the research on gay and lesbian victims of IPV by investigating same-sex and opposite-sex adolescent victims' experiences with depression, alcohol-related problems, marijuana use, violent delinquency, and property delinquency. Results indicate that opposite-sex victims experienced more depressive symptoms, alcohol problems, and marijuana use than non-victims and engaged in higher levels of violent and property delinquency than non-victims. IPV within the context of same-sex relationships led to more depressive symptoms and greater involvement in violent delinquency, with the impact of IPV on violent delinquency being greater for victims of same-sex IPV compared with opposite-sex IPV. The implications of this study could inform interventions for victims of same-sex IPV and lead to more comprehensive services to address the needs of gay and lesbian victims of this violence.

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“…In line with these critiques, research on same-sex IPV has been used to disprove the foundationally gendered nature of intimate violence (Renzetti, 1992; Ristock, 2002; Skoloff & DuPont, 2005). Using theories of power and control not based in gender ideologies, researchers have argued that IPV can occur in any type of intimate relationship, regardless of the gender of individuals within the relationship (Rohrbaugh, 2006). …”

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Influence of Perceived Femininity, Masculinity, Race/Ethnicity, and Socioeconomic Status on Intimate Partner Violence Among Sexual-Minority Women

Steele

Everett

Hughes

2017

J Interpers Violence

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Sexual minority women (SMW) are believed to experience comparable or higher rates of intimate partner violence (IPV) than heterosexual women. In this study we expand upon existing research by examining the intersectional relationships among self-perceptions of femininity and masculinity, race/ethnicity, socioeconomic status and IPV. Data are from the most recent wave of the longitudinal Chicago Health and Life Experiences of Women (CHLEW) study that included a diverse sample of SMW (N=608). We use multivariate generalized linear models to investigate self-perceptions of femininity and masculinity, race/ethnicity, and socioeconomic status (SES) differences in multiple types of IPV, including moderate IPV, severe IPV, and a sexual minority-specific measure of IPV, threat of “outing” one’s partner. Results suggest no differences across self-perception of femininity and masculinity in SMW’s reporting of victimization but clear differences based on race/ethnicity and SES. Implications for providing support to SMW who experience IPV and suggestions for future research are discussed.

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Domestic Violence in Same‐gender Relationships

Cited by 55 publications

References 25 publications

Violence in Intimate Relationship between Same-Sex Partners: Prevalence Study

Violence in Intimate Relationship between Same-Sex Partners: Prevalence Study

Out in the Open: The Consequences of Intimate Partner Violence for Victims in Same-Sex and Opposite-Sex Relationships

Influence of Perceived Femininity, Masculinity, Race/Ethnicity, and Socioeconomic Status on Intimate Partner Violence Among Sexual-Minority Women

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