Knowledge About Heterosexual versus Lesbian Battering Among Lesbians

McLaughlin, Erin M.; Rozée, Patricia D.

doi:10.1300/j015v23n03_04

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“…In past years, researchers studying the LGBT population have demonstrated a preference for examining other issues, such as HIV and AIDS, over SSIPV (Byrne, 1996). In addition, McLaughlin and Rozee (2001) suggested that lesbian intimate partner violence is shrouded in silence within the lesbian community and that "the lesbian community may not be conceptualizing violence in lesbian relationships as domestic violence" (p. 45). Research by LGBT scholars may therefore have been limited by an inadequate availability of theoretical conceptualizations and appropriate language to describe SSIPV (Bornstein, Fawcett, Sullivan, Senturia, & Shiu-Thornton, 2006).…”

Section: History and Context Of Research Examining Same-sex Intimate mentioning

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Empirical Research About Same-Sex Intimate Partner Violence: A Methodological Review

Murray

Mobley

2009

Journal of Homosexuality

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TABLES 1 AND 2 CAN BE FOUND AT THE END OF THE ARTICLE Abstract:This article presents a systematic review of empirical research examining intimate partner violence among same-sex couples. Seventeen studies that met the inclusion criteria were rated using a 15-item evaluation questionnaire. The results indicated that the existing body of research examining same-sex intimate partner violence demonstrates some common methodological strengths and limitations. The authors conclude with a list of recommendations for future research based on the results of this study. Article:Same-sex intimate partner violence (SSIPV) describes acts of physical, psychological, and emotional, and sexual abuse that occur between two intimate partners of the same sex or gender (Murray, Mobley, Buford, & Seaman-DeJohn, 2007). Rates of SSIPV are comparable to rates of heterosexual domestic violence, with approximately one quarter to one half of all same-sex intimate relationships demonstrating abusive dynamics (Alexander, 2002;T. W. Burke, Jordan, & Owen, 2002;McClennen, 2005;Pitt, 2000). The consequences of SSIPV can be severe and affect the involved individuals in many areas of their lives-including their physical and mental health, extended family relationships, social support networks, occupational functioning, and financial well being. SSIPV is therefore a significant issue facing the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) population.To date, a limited body of research exists examining the prevalence, dynamics, and consequences of SSIPV. Previous researchers studying the issue have acknowledged significant limitations within the existing research that reduce its usefulness and generalizability, as will be discussed in the review of the literature section. The purpose of the study described in this article was to conduct a systematic evaluation of recent empirical research examining SSIPV. We sought to determine the strengths and weaknesses of this growing body of research in order to define the current state of research examining SSIPV. In addition, we aimed to develop directions for future research based on the needs demonstrated within the existing literature. We recognize the challenges inherent to studying an issue that is as shrouded in silence as SSIPV; therefore, the intent of this study is not to disparage previous researchers and their scholarly endeavors, but rather to provide a solid foundation for stronger research to aid in the understanding of this complex issue.To that end, we reviewed 17 empirical studies examining SSIPV that appeared in the scholarly literature between January 1995 and July 2006. We located studies through an extensive search of databases in relevant academic disciplines. We then conducted a systematic review of the methodologies used in those studies. For this review, we adapted the methodological review strategies used in two previous studies: the review of family preservation program research by Heneghan, Horwitz, and Leventhal (1996) and the review of heterosexual intimate partner violence p...

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Section: History and Context Of Research Examining Same-sex Intimate mentioning

confidence: 99%

Empirical Research About Same-Sex Intimate Partner Violence: A Methodological Review

Murray

Mobley

2009

Journal of Homosexuality

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“…Unfortunately, this theoretical perspective does little to explain violence within same-sex relationships (Renzetti, 1998;Ristock, 2003). Without a theoretical understanding to frame and validate the abuse, many DV agencies have remained uninformed about the prevalence of same-sex IPV and, as a result, have not effectively acknowledged or addressed it (McLaughlin & Rozee, 2001;Ristock, 2003;Simpson & Helfrich, 2005).…”

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Oppression and Barriers to Service for Black, Lesbian Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence

Simpson

Helfrich

2014

Journal of Gay & Lesbian Social Services

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This narrative study identified service barriers from the perspectives of 16 Black lesbian survivors of intimate partner violence (IPV). Qualitative analysis revealed diverse interrelated barriers similar to those identified by service providers in a previous study by the authors, including societal barriers such as heterosexism, and institutional barriers such as ambiguous policy. Results indicate that the theory of intersectionality is best poised to frame an investigation of the complex barriers encountered by these survivors. Resultsalso demonstrate that although these women desire to receive services, current inequities prevent them from accessing support and further endanger, victimize, and isolate them. Strategies for improving services and reaching culturally diverse survivors are also discussed.

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“…Prevalence findings for IPA within the mainstream lesbian community range from 13 % to 75 % for physical violence (Balsam 2001;Liesring et al 2003;Lockhart et al 1994;McLaughlin and Rozee 2001;Miller et al 2001;Stevens et al 2010) and up to 90 % when verbal abuse is included (Balsam 2001(Balsam , 2003Lockhart et al 1994). Though some researchers have acknowledged the NVAWS findings, they have noted that the 11.4 % rate may have been the result of underreporting, since lesbians are more likely to report victimization by males (McLaughlin and Rozee 2001).…”

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“…As the gay community in general is already a small one, the lesbian community is even smaller, and the African American lesbian community even smaller still (Robinson 2002). A battered lesbian who chooses to leave her partner may experience a much greater sense of fear and isolation than her heterosexual counterparts for the following reasons: (a) in a small lesbian community, she is more likely to encounter her ex-partner at social functions, which could result in further emotional or even physical assaults; (b) because she may be estranged from her family of origin (as a result of their heterocentric views), her only "family" may consist of friends within the lesbian community (thus, separating from her partner may result in alienation from her friends, who may be her only source of support); (c) having internalized mainstream society's view of IPA as involving male-to-female violence, she may have trouble conceptualizing her situation as IPA; (d) because of the lack of community resources for battered lesbians, she may not feel that she has anywhere safe to turn; and (e) she may be afraid of bringing shame and condemnation on the LGB community by speaking out against IPA to outsiders (Chavis and Hill 2009;McLaughlin and Rozee 2001). For all of these reasons, African American lesbians who may have minimal social supports may suffer extreme levels of distress when considering the ramifications of seeking help or leaving an abusive relationship.…”

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“…Since then, IPA has been explored within heterosexual minority populations, such as among African Americans (Powell 2008;West 2002;Williams et al 2008a;b), and then more recently among mainstream (primarily Caucasian) lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) populations (Coleman 2003;Descamps et al 2000;Kaschak 2001;Lockhart et al 1994;McKenry et al 2006;McLaughlin and Rozee 2001;Miller et al 2001;Poorman and Seelau 2001;Ristock 2002;Robohm et al 2003;Stevens et al 2010;Tigert 2001). However, there have been almost no research studies conducted on IPA among African American lesbians.…”

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Intimate Partner Abuse among African American Lesbians: Prevalence, Risk Factors, Theory, and Resilience

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The purpose of this article is to present an intersectionality-based model for conceptualizing the risk factors associated with intimate partner abuse (IPA) among African American lesbians. The available literature on prevalence and risk factors associated with IPA suggests that: (a) estimates of prevalence rates for African American lesbian IPA could range from 25 % to 40 %, with the higher end of the range representing the inclusion of nonphysical forms of abuse (i.e., verbal abuse, intimidation, and coercion); and (b) the risk factors most likely to be associated with IPA for this population include poverty, history of trauma and mental health symptoms (including substance abuse), in addition to distress caused by multiple and intersecting forms of oppression (i.e., racialized, classist sexism and heterosexism). The model demonstrates the manner in which all of these risk factors intersect to create disproportionately high risk for this underresearched and underserved population. A psychodynamically based model is also presented that illustrates the cycle of abuse within an African American lesbian relationship. Finally, a model depicting the most likely protective factors segues into a brief concluding discussion about the implications for intervention, prevention, policy, education, and future research.

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Knowledge About Heterosexual versus Lesbian Battering Among Lesbians

Cited by 30 publications

References 30 publications

Empirical Research About Same-Sex Intimate Partner Violence: A Methodological Review

Empirical Research About Same-Sex Intimate Partner Violence: A Methodological Review

Oppression and Barriers to Service for Black, Lesbian Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence

Intimate Partner Abuse among African American Lesbians: Prevalence, Risk Factors, Theory, and Resilience

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