The relationship between municipal trainees' attitudes toward violence against women and their gender perceptions

Abstract

Purpose: This study examined the relationship between individuals' attitudes toward violence against women and their perception of gender roles.Design and Methods: This descriptive and cross-sectional study design (n = 635) collected data using the ISKEBE Violence against Women Attitude Scale and the Perception of Gender Scale. Data analyses included descriptive statistics, Pearson's correlation analysis, and multiple linear regression analyses.Results: About 37.5% of the participants had been exposed to violence. A moderately positive correlation was found between the participants' scores on gender perception and attitude toward violence against women (r = 0.551, p < 0.000).