Explaining intimate partner violence through economic theories: A systematic review and narrative synthesis

Meyer, Sarah R.; Hardt, Selina; Brambilla, Rebecca; Page, Sabrina; Stöckl, Heidi

doi:10.1016/j.avb.2024.101929

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“…The economic costs of labor market impacts may be estimated using a variety of different approaches and economic models. Given the available measures in the data, we followed similar studies [ 5 , 6 ] and estimated lost productivity as the value of forgone earnings in the formal sector (Becker, 1965), a basic human capital model of earnings. This model estimates the impacts by paid earnings and does not reflect any substitution effects into the informal sector, such as possible increased “home productivity” which may result from reduced formal employment.…”

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“…Although IPV is recognized as a persistent problem with wide-ranging impacts in humanitarian settings [ 3 ], little is known regarding economic impacts of IPV in humanitarian settings [ 4 ]. Existing studies tend to focus on predictors of IPV [ 5 ], but quantifying the burden of IPV with reliable cost estimates may help policymakers prioritize resources to reduce the incidence of IPV.…”

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Associations between intimate partner violence and women’s labor market outcomes in Nigeria

Brown,

McNelly,

Meinhart

et al. 2024

glob health res policy

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Background Little is known regarding economic impacts of intimate partner violence (IPV) in humanitarian settings, especially the labor market burden. Examining costs of IPV beyond the health burden may provide new information to help with resource allocation for addressing IPV, including within conflict zones. This paper measures the incidence and prevalence of different types of IPV, the potential relationship between IPV and labor market activity, and estimating the cost of these IPV-associated labor market differentials. Methods The association between labor market outcomes, IPV experience, and conflict exposure among women ages 15–49 in Nigeria were studied using the 2018 Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey and 2013–17 Uppsala Conflict Data Program data. Descriptive analysis was used to identify patterns of IPV and labor outcomes by region. Based on this, multivariable logistic regression models were used to estimate the association between labor market participation and lifetime IPV exposure. These models were combined with earnings data from the United Nations Human Development Report 2021/2022 and a top-down costing approach to quantify the impacts in terms of lost productivity to the Nigerian economy. Results Substantial differences in IPV exposure and labor market outcomes were found between conflict and non-conflict-affected areas. Women with past year or lifetime exposure to physical, emotional, or “any” IPV were more likely to withdraw from the labor market in the past year, although no differences were found for sexual IPV or conflict-affected regions. We estimate an average reduction of 4.14% in the likelihood of working, resulting in nearly $3.0 billion USD of lost productivity, about 1% of Nigeria’s total economic output. Conclusions Increased odds of labor market withdraw were associated with several measures of IPV. Withdrawal from the formal labor market sector has a substantial associated economic cost for all of Nigerian society. If stronger prevention measures reduce the incidence of IPV against women in Nigeria, a substantial portion of lost economic costs likely could be reclaimed. These costs underscore the economic case, alongside the moral imperative, for stronger protections against IPV for girls and women in Nigeria.

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Associations between intimate partner violence and women’s labor market outcomes in Nigeria

Brown,

McNelly,

Meinhart

et al. 2024

glob health res policy

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Divorce, Domestic Violence, and Help Seeking

Pisanelli

2024

Ital Econ J

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Economic dimensions of violence against women: policy interventions needed

Miah,

Sifat

2024

J. Soc. Econ. Dev.

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Violence against women is a common phenomenon in all societies, and in countries where gender inequality persists, such as Bangladesh, this issue is even more pronounced. Violence against any entity often stems from subordination, and it is generally accepted that empowering women can help prevent violence against them. The objective of the study is to unmask how different the role of economic performance of both men and women is impacting types of violence against women. With numerical data from the World Bank and Ain o Salish Kendra (ASK), we used Pearson correlation and OLS regression to extract the results from the raw data collected. The study finds that male unemployment is positively correlated with violence against women (including domestic violence, dowry-induced violence, and rape), while female unemployment shows an inverse relationship with the severity of violence. The findings emphasize the urgent need for policy interventions to address the underlying factors, effectively mitigate violence against women, inform policymakers and contribute to the development of effective strategies to promote a more equitable society.

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Explaining intimate partner violence through economic theories: A systematic review and narrative synthesis

Cited by 5 publications

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Associations between intimate partner violence and women’s labor market outcomes in Nigeria

Associations between intimate partner violence and women’s labor market outcomes in Nigeria

Divorce, Domestic Violence, and Help Seeking

Economic dimensions of violence against women: policy interventions needed

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