Theoretical Considerations on Men’s Experiences of Intimate Partner Violence: An Interview-Based Study

Nybergh, Lotta; Enander, Viveka; Krantz, Gunilla

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“…The impact of IPVAW on the health (Örmon, Torstensson Levander, Sunnqvist, & Bahtsevani, ; Scheffer Lindgren & Renck, ), economy (Eriksson & Ulmestig, ; Ulmestig & Eriksson, ), and working life (Alsaker et al, ) of victims has been analyzed. Experiences and narratives of male IPV perpetrators (Boethius, ; Edin & Nilsson, ; Gottzén, ; Gottzén, ; Gottzén, , , ; Håland, Lundgren, Lidén, & Eri, ; Hydén, , , 1995; Jansson, ; Lennéer‐Axelson, [1989]; Lundgren, ) and victims (Hellgren, Andersson, & Burcar Alm, ; Nybergh, Enander, & Krantz, ; Simmons, Brüggemann, & Swahnberg, ) have also been studied, as has the importance of social networks for responses to IPVAW (Hydén, ; Hydén, ; Sandberg, ).…”

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“…While these developments enable more inclusive perspectives on IPV (e.g., Hellgren et al, 2015), researchers warn that they have tended to come alongside a shift from a more structural understanding of violence toward focus on specific groups or relationships (Brännvall, 2016;Ekström, 2011Ekström, , 2018Helmersson, 2017). Research on male IPV victims relates, further, to the gender symmetry debate (e.g., Nybergh et al, 2015), in which it is posited that men and women are comparably violent in intimate relationships. This notion has been debated, for example with reference to Johnson's (2011) typology of different forms of IPV (intimate terrorism, violent resistance, and situational couple violence; Nybergh et al, 2015), through studies showing that male victims do not describe levels of fear or loss of control comparable to those of female victims (Boethius, 2015;Hellgren et al, 2015;Nybergh et al, 2015), suggesting that men reporting IPV exposure have sometimes also perpetrated (more severe) IPV (Boethius, 2015;Nybergh et al, 2015;Uhnoo, 2011), and arguing that women generally do not have the same ability as men to reinforce societal inequalities for example through economic or sexualized violence.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Research on male IPV victims relates, further, to the gender symmetry debate (e.g., Nybergh et al, 2015), in which it is posited that men and women are comparably violent in intimate relationships. This notion has been debated, for example with reference to Johnson's (2011) typology of different forms of IPV (intimate terrorism, violent resistance, and situational couple violence; Nybergh et al, 2015), through studies showing that male victims do not describe levels of fear or loss of control comparable to those of female victims (Boethius, 2015;Hellgren et al, 2015;Nybergh et al, 2015), suggesting that men reporting IPV exposure have sometimes also perpetrated (more severe) IPV (Boethius, 2015;Nybergh et al, 2015;Uhnoo, 2011), and arguing that women generally do not have the same ability as men to reinforce societal inequalities for example through economic or sexualized violence. While male victimhood must of course be taken seriously, the mentioned research suggests that, in general, women's and men's experiences of IPV tend to differ in opposite-sex relationships (BRÅ, 2010;Nybergh et al, 2015).…”

Section: Ipvaw and Gender Inequality: Connected Or Notmentioning

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“…While Nordic qualitative IPVAW research is quite dominated by feminist perspectives, considering gender inequalities (Agevall, 2012;Brännvall, 2016;Helmersson, 2017;Holmberg & Enander, 2005;Hydén, 1992;Lundgren, 1992) and masculinity norms (Enander, 2010b;Gottzén, 2013bGottzén, , 2014, many researchers blend a feminist approach with other more socially or individually oriented perspectives (Edin et al, 2008;Jansson, 2018;Nybergh et al, 2015), often with reference to the ecological model developed by Heise (1998) and recommended by WHO (Krug, Mercy, Dahlberg, & Zwi, 2002;Edin et al, 2009;Fernbrant, Essen, & Cantor-Graae, 2013;Rejmer et al, 2010;Scheffer Lindgren & Renck, 2008a). Thus, IPVAW is typically perceived as a complex problem which cannot be explained or addressed unidimensionally.…”

Section: Ipvaw and Gender Inequality: Connected Or Notmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Conforming to hegemonic masculinity has been identified as an influence towards IPV nondisclosure in health care, while help is often sought from female professionals (Simmons et al, 2016). Victimized men have further described being scorned with sexist or homophobic language, by violent partners, for not fulfilling masculinity norms (Nybergh et al, 2015). IPV against men has also been interpreted by social workers as being triggered by a lack of masculine traits (Kullberg et al, 2015).…”

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Towards understanding the Nordic paradox: A review of qualitative interview studies on intimate partner violence against women (IPVAW) in Sweden

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Intimate partner violence against women (IPVAW) is a major public health problem in countries around the world, including the Nordic region. Contrary to what would be expected, as the Nordic countries are rated among the most gender equal in the world, survey data suggests that the lifetime prevalence rates of IPVAW in Sweden and neighboring Nordic countries are among the highest in the EU. This phenomenon, which has been termed the Nordic paradox, requires elucidation. The aim of this review is to explore what previous qualitative studies, based on interviews with or field observations of victims, perpetrators, or professionals working in the area, primarily in Sweden, have to teach us about the nature of this paradox. Three interrelated themes are discussed. The first is how gender equality is perceived and addressed as linked, or not, to IPVAW in Swedish research and practice. The second is how violence tends to be othered, for example, through assumptions that violence is perpetrated by foreign rather than Swedish men. The third is how causal mechanisms of IPVAW have been described, typically with reference to norms and dynamics of masculinity, femininity, and heterosexual interaction.

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Section: Ipvaw and Gender Inequality: Connected Or Notmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Ipvaw and Gender Inequality: Connected Or Notmentioning

confidence: 99%

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confidence: 99%

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Association Between Men’s Exposure to Intimate Partner Violence and Self-reported Health Outcomes in New Zealand

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ImportanceHealth implications of intimate partner violence (IPV) against men is relatively underexplored, although substantial evidence has identified associations between IPV and long-term physical health problems for women. Given the gendered differences in IPV exposure patterns, exploration of men’s IPV exposure and health outcomes using population-based samples is needed.ObjectiveTo assess the association between men’s lifetime IPV exposure and self-reported health outcomes.Design, Setting, and ParticipantsThis cross-sectional study analyzed data from the 2019 New Zealand Family Violence Study, which was conducted across 3 regions of New Zealand. The representative sample included ever-partnered men aged 16 years or older. Data analysis was performed between May and September 2022.ExposuresLifetime IPV against men by types (physical [severe or any], sexual, psychological, controlling behaviors, and economic abuse), any IPV (at least 1 type), and number of IPV types experienced.Main Outcomes and MeasuresThe 7 health outcomes were poor general health, recent pain or discomfort, recent use of pain medication, frequent use of pain medication, recent health care consultation, any diagnosed physical health condition, and any diagnosed mental health condition.ResultsThe sample comprised 1355 ever-partnered men (mean [SD] age, 51.3 [16.9] years), who predominantly identified as heterosexual (96.9%; 95% CI, 95.7%-97.8%). Half of the sample (49.9%) reported experiencing any lifetime IPV, of whom 62.1% reported at least 2 types. Of all sociodemographic subgroups, unemployed men had the greatest prevalence of reporting exposure to any IPV (69.2%) and all IPV types. After adjustment for sociodemographic factors, men’s exposure to any lifetime IPV was associated with an increased likelihood of reporting 4 of the 7 assessed health outcomes: poor general health (adjusted odds ratio [AOR], 1.78; 95% CI, 1.34-2.38), recent pain or discomfort (AOR, 1.65; 95% CI, 1.21-2.25), recent use of pain medication (AOR, 1.27; 95% CI, 1.00-1.62), and any diagnosed mental health condition (AOR, 1.66; 95% CI, 1.11-2.49). Specific IPV types were inconsistently associated with poor health outcomes. Any physical IPV exposure was associated with poor general health (AOR, 1.80; 95% CI, 1.33-2.43), recent pain or discomfort (AOR, 2.23; 95% CI, 1.64-3.04), and frequent use of pain medication (AOR, 1.69; 95% CI, 1.08-2.63), which appeared to be associated with exposure to severe physical IPV. Exposure to sexual IPV, controlling behaviors, and economic abuse was not associated with any assessed outcomes after sociodemographic adjustment. Experience of a higher number of IPV types did not show a clear stepwise association with number of health outcomes.Conclusions and RelevanceResults of this study indicate that exposure to IPV can adversely affect men’s health but is not consistently a factor in men’s poor health at the population level. These findings do not warrant routine inquiry for IPV against men in clinical settings, although appropriate care is needed if IPV against men is identified.

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“I felt imprisoned”: A qualitative exploration of controlling behaviors in adolescent and emerging adult dating relationships

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Journal of Adolescence

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Introduction First dating relationships can elicit intense emotions that youth may attempt to alleviate by using control tactics that negatively impact the quality of their relationship and their partner's well‐being. Despite the breadth of research on dating violence, studies examining control tactics in youth relationships are limited. The current qualitative study documented control tactics from the perspective of youth who are currently in dating relationships. Method Individual semistructured interviews were conducted with 39 participants aged 15–22 years old to gather information regarding conflict management strategies used in their dating relationships. The participants were recruited from high schools and junior colleges across the province of Quebec, Canada. Results Direct content analysis revealed three categories of control tactics, including, isolation, domination, and emotional manipulation. These findings highlight the importance of further examining control dynamics in adolescent and emerging adult dating relationships to improve dating violence prevention programs. Conclusions Educational programs can help prevent control from escalating to more direct forms of violence by supporting youth in identifying unhealthy relationship dynamics and providing them with tools to either safely end the relationship or communicate their concerns with their partner.

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Theoretical Considerations on Men’s Experiences of Intimate Partner Violence: An Interview-Based Study

Cited by 51 publications

References 52 publications

Towards understanding the Nordic paradox: A review of qualitative interview studies on intimate partner violence against women (IPVAW) in Sweden

Towards understanding the Nordic paradox: A review of qualitative interview studies on intimate partner violence against women (IPVAW) in Sweden

Association Between Men’s Exposure to Intimate Partner Violence and Self-reported Health Outcomes in New Zealand

“I felt imprisoned”: A qualitative exploration of controlling behaviors in adolescent and emerging adult dating relationships

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