Dyadic Analysis of Emotional Intimate Partner Violence: An Estimation of Dyadic Patterns and Influencing Individual, Family, and Couple Factors

Abstract

Background: The co-occurrence of intimate partner violence (IPV) has been usually determined by co-occurring reports of perpetration and victimization, but still not considering the interdependence of both members' reports. The current research aimed to analyze the dyadic patterns of IPV perpetration and victimization, considering the influence of sexism toward women, family functioning, and relationship duration. Method: The sample involved 242 couples heterosexual couples. The Actor-Partner Interdependence Model was calculated to analyze the violent dynamics in the couple. For males, a couple-oriented pattern was identified, but for females the pattern was between couple-oriented and actor-only pattern. Results: These patterns remained stable when personal, family, and relational variables were included in the model, which present different effects on perpetration and victimization: males' hostile sexism predicted higher levels of male IPV perpetration and victimization as well as higher levels of male and female victimization via male perpetration. Regarding family functioning, higher family good functioning predicted lower IPV perpetration in males and lower victimization in females. Finally, relationship length predicted higher levels of IPV perpetration of both couple members and higher victimization via perpetration. Conclusions: These results are discussed in light of the interdependence of couple members' IPV perpetration and victimization.

Perceived Reportability of Intimate Partner Violence against Women to the Police and Help-seeking: A National Survey

“…In contrast to previous research comparing the help-seeking behavior of married women to that of unmarried women (see Hu et al, 2021 ; Linos et al, 2014 ; Parvin et al, 2016 ), the present results suggest that women in stable relationships are more likely to report IPV to the police. More stable relationships are also expected to be longer relationships in which the likelihood of confronting conflictive couple situations is higher and IPV is likely to occur more often ( Cooper et al, 2020 ; Juarros-Basterretxea, Ocampo, et al, 2022 ; Kennedy et al, 2018 ; Lafontaine et al, 2020 ; Swiatlo et al, 2020 ). In this regard, the likelihood that women in more stable relationships will seek police help may be related to the larger history of victimization rather than to its severity; this can be considered another way to reach the breaking point, as previously documented in more severe cases ( Peterson et al, 2018 ).…”

Comparación de los componentes del Interpersonal Exchange Model of Sexual Satisfaction entre distintas tipologías de adhesión al doble estándar sexual

“…que podría tener un efecto sobre la satisfacción sexual (Byers & Rehman, 2014). También cabe señalar que en el estudio de ambos miembros de la pareja permitiría un análisis más exhaustivo de los patrones relacionales (Juarros-Basterretxea et al, 2022) y, específicamente, en el análisis de la satisfacción (Byers & MacNeil, 2006;DeLamater & Hyde, 2004), lo que podría aportar evidencias del efecto positivo en la experiencia de satisfacción sexual de un miembro sobre el otro (Fallis et al, 2014) y del impacto del perfil de adhesión del DES de ambos miembros de la pareja.…”

Personality Comparison between Lethal and Non-lethal Intimate Partner Violence Perpetrators and Their Victims

“…Juarros-Basterretxea et al, 2022 ). Within the context of personality, prior research has shown that some traits (such as neuroticism or sadism) can function as risk and protective factors for both actors, victims, and perpetrators (Juarros-Basterretxea et al, 2022 ; Pineda, Martínez-Martínez et al, 2023 ).…”

“…The investigation has extended its focus beyond the perpetrators to include an examination of the victims in the context of IPVAW from a dyadic approach (e.g. Juarros-Basterretxea et al, 2022 ). Within the context of personality, prior research has shown that some traits (such as neuroticism or sadism) can function as risk and protective factors for both actors, victims, and perpetrators (Juarros-Basterretxea et al, 2022 ; Pineda, Martínez-Martínez et al, 2023 ).…”