Moderating Effects of Perceived Neighborhood Factors on Intimate Partner Violence, Psychological Distress, and Suicide Risk

Abstract

Neighborhood factors such as instability and weakened social ties have been linked to both intimate partner violence (IPV) and poor mental health outcomes; however, research has not yet investigated the relationship between IPV and gentrification-specific change, including whether gentrification-related neighborhood factors affect mental health symptoms commonly associated with IPV. This study aims to determine if (a) perceptions of neighborhood connectedness and recent compositional changes (e.g., residential mobility, crime, and infrastructure) are associated with IPV exposure and (b) perceived neighborhood connectedness and compositional change moderates the relationship between IPV and mental health symptoms (i.e., psychological distress, suicidal ideation, suicide attempts). Data from the 2017 Survey of Police-Public Encounters were used, which is an online, cross-sectional, general population survey administered to male and female adults residing in New York City and Baltimore ( N = 1,000). Findings suggest that higher levels of neighborhood disconnectedness were associated with higher levels of IPV, whereas higher levels of neighborhood compositional change were associated with lower levels of IPV. Neighborhood disconnectedness and compositional change worsened psychological distress symptoms and suicide risk most strongly among individuals exposed to IPV. Violence prevention and intervention approaches should consider the extent to which neighborhood instability, related to community connectedness and recent compositional change, impacts the safety and mental health of victims of IPV.

Verbal and psychological violence against women in Turkey and its determinants

“…When the age range of women who were exposed to verbal and psychological violence was examined, the fact that they were in the age range of 25–34 increased the possibility of exposure to expected verbal and psychological violence compared to the reference group. This result corroborates the findings of previous research in the literature, and women in this age group are more prone to encounter verbal and psychological violence [ 18 , 19 , 72 , 78 ]. Considering these results, it is evident that it would be beneficial to develop policies and take measures for the relevant age groups.…”

“…Violence can be used not only physically but also verbally and psychologically. In fact, many studies emphasize that verbal and psychological violence is a much more serious problem than other forms of violence [ 16 , 21 , 72 ]. The development of policies on violence against women and the serious implementation of these policies may reduce violence against women.…”

“…According to research, after exposure to partner-on-partner violence, victims experience psychological distress. Serious consequences can be encountered to the extent of suicide attempts [ 4 , 72 , 90 ].…”

713Domestic violence and self-poisoning in Sri Lanka

“…Social support substantially attenuated the observed association between DV and self-poisoning. It has been reported previously that poor social support could be both a precursor and consequence of DV, and could potentially moderate the relationship between DV and self-harm (Coker et al, 2002;Fedina et al, 2019;McLaughlin et al, 2012). A more detailed understanding of the role of social support in the relationship between DV and self-harm through prospective studies and qualitative research is required.Future qualitative and prospective studies should be undertaken to contribute to a theoretical understanding of the link between DV and suicidal behaviour within the context of LMIC, and to elucidate the role of social support and other potential modifiable/mediating factors in the relationship between DV and self-harm.…”

Development and Psychometric Assessment of a Questionnaire for the Detection of Invisible Violence against Women

“…Recently, IPV has also been associated with an increased risk of COVID-19 infection [ 39 ]. IPV negatively impacts mental health, and it is associated with increased levels of anxiety and depression [ 7 , 8 , 40 ], post-traumatic stress disorder, substance abuse [ 7 , 41 ], and suicidal ideation [ 7 , 42 , 43 , 44 ]. In addition, IPV is associated with poorer quality of life [ 8 ], social isolation [ 42 , 45 ], deterioration of relationships with family and friends [ 46 ], job instability [ 47 ], and deterioration of personal values and beliefs [ 48 , 49 , 50 ].…”