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Help-Seeking From Websites and Police in the Aftermath of Technology-Facilitated Victimization. Journal of Interpersonal Violence (IF 2.621) Pub Date : 2023-07-17 Deirdre A Colburn,David Finkelhor,Heather A Turner
This study looked at experiences of help-seeking from websites and police following an episode of technology-facilitated abuse. It used data from a nationally representative online panel of adults aged 18 to 28, sampled from Ipsos Knowledge Panel. A total of 1,952 unique victimization episodes from childhood and adulthood were identified and used in analyses. Participants were asked about whether they
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Using a Syndemic Framework and Structural Equation Modeling to Assess the Co-occurrence and Mutual Impact of Violence Experiences and Substance Use Behaviors Among Adolescents. Journal of Interpersonal Violence (IF 2.621) Pub Date : 2023-07-14 Yingwei Yang
Adolescents are at particular risk for multiple violence experiences and substance use behaviors. The extent to which the two clusters of experiences correlate with each other remains unclear. The purpose of this study is to assess the co-occurrence and mutual impact of violence experiences and substance use behaviors in adolescents using structural equation modeling (SEM) based on syndemic theory
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Toward Strengthening the Capacity of the Health System: A Cross-Sectional Study of Factors Predicting Quality of Life in 545 Nigerian Children Exposed to Sexual Abuse. Journal of Interpersonal Violence (IF 2.621) Pub Date : 2023-07-13 Ifeanyichukwu Anthony Ogueji,Edilia Mendes Rodrigues,Ayotunde Isaac Buremoh,Olabanjo Okunlola Ogunsola,Franca Chidera Onyeama,Nuha Mohamed Abdalla,Olanike Abosede Olutekunbi,May Maloba,Toluwani E Adekunle,Obinna Orjingene,Mai Helmy,Oluseye Ayodele Ajayi
In Nigeria, the predictors of quality of life among children exposed to sexual abuse are unknown. Addressing this gap may strengthen the capacity of the health system to care for this population. Thus, this cross-sectional study selected 545 (mean age = 14.4 ± 1.4 years) Nigerian children exposed to sexual abuse. Results show that self-compassion, resilience, and meaning in life jointly predicted quality
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Examining Sexual Misconduct Incidents Reported to Title IX Coordinators: What Predicts Reporting Outcomes? Journal of Interpersonal Violence (IF 2.621) Pub Date : 2023-07-11 Caralin Ciana Branscum,Tara Nicole Richards,Kelly Alison Behre
Although there has been much debate regarding the application of Title IX and the related reporting, investigation, and conduct processes at institutions of higher education (IHEs) in the United States, only limited prior research has examined incidents of sexual misconduct reported to Title IX offices. The existing studies rely on aggregate data, which restricts our understanding of the scope of case-level
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"I Wouldn't Believe Her at First"-A Qualitative Study of Young People's Sexual Consent Perceptions and Negotiation in Nairobi Informal Settlements. Journal of Interpersonal Violence (IF 2.621) Pub Date : 2023-07-11 Phoene Mesa Oware,Katrine J C De Angeles,Wendy Ntinyari,Nickson Langat,Benjamin Mboya,Anna Mia Ekström,Anna E Kågesten
Forced or coerced sexual experiences have serious consequences for young people's health and well-being. Healthy sexual consent communication can foster positive intimate relationships and help prevent unwanted sexual experiences. We aimed to explore how young people in Nairobi's informal settlements construct, communicate, and negotiate sexual consent within heterosexual partnerships, given the limited
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Psychological Factors Linked to Intimate Partner Violence and Childhood Maltreatment: On Dissociation as a Possible Bridge Symptom. Journal of Interpersonal Violence (IF 2.621) Pub Date : 2023-07-11 Annegret Krause-Utz,Romana Černáková,William Hoogenboom,Anna Schulze,Sarah Büttner,Zeynep Demirelli,Joanne Mouthaan,Charlotte C van Schie,Nadia Garnefski,Vivian Kraaij
Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a serious health concern, occurring worldwide in various forms and settings. Over the past years, multiple sources reported an increase of IPV globally, partly related to COVID-19 restrictions. Childhood maltreatment enhances the risk of IPV, possibly via alterations in emotion regulation, attachment, maladaptive core beliefs, dissociation, and psychopathological
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Self-Reports of Sexual Violence Outside of Survey Reference Periods: Implications for Measurement. Journal of Interpersonal Violence (IF 2.621) Pub Date : 2023-07-11 Gena K Dufour,Charlene Y Senn,Nicole K Jeffrey
Accurate measurement of sexual violence (SV) victimization is important for informing research, policy, and service provision. Measures such as the Sexual Experiences Survey (SES) that use behaviorally specific language and a specified reference period (e.g., since age 14, over the past 12 months) are considered best practice and have substantially improved SV estimates given that so few incidents
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"One Day It Will Be Over, and You Will See Other Landscapes. . . You Are Not Alone": Adult Survivors' Messages to Children Undergoing Child Sexual Abuse. Journal of Interpersonal Violence (IF 2.621) Pub Date : 2023-07-11 Afnan Attrash-Najjar,Dafna Tener,Carmit Katz
Child sexual abuse (CSA) has received considerable attention from scholars, contributing to policy, intervention, and prevention efforts worldwide. However, survivors' involvement in this research is limited. This study was designed to delve into the messages of adult CSA survivors to abused children. In all, 371 written testimonies were provided to the Israeli Independent Public Inquiry on CSA by
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Just One Shot? The Contextual Effects of Matched and Unmatched Intoxication on Perceptions of Consent in Ambiguous Alcohol-fueled Sexual Encounters. Journal of Interpersonal Violence (IF 2.621) Pub Date : 2023-07-10 Ellen Laughlin,Molly Pettitt,Veronica M Lamarche,Laurie James-Hawkins
The current research examined how contextual factors-the quantity of alcohol consumed by each partner, and whether this quantity matched-influenced how alcohol-fueled sexual encounters were perceived with regard to consent, coercion, sexual assault, and perceived responsibility of the focal partner for the outcome of the encounter. Across four studies (Ntotal = 535), participants read vignettes in
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As the Twig is Bent so the Tree is Inclined? Exploring the Associations of Adverse Childhood Experiences and Adult Relational Impairments in Ghana. Journal of Interpersonal Violence (IF 2.621) Pub Date : 2023-07-10 J Joana Kyei
Studies on adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), which have been conducted predominantly with samples from Western cultures have found ACEs to be associated with poor health outcomes and relational impairments in adulthood. This study sought to contribute to the ACEs literature by investigating the long-term consequences of ACEs on the interpersonal functioning of adult survivors in Ghana, a non-Western
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Sex Trafficking in New York City and Vulnerabilities to Re-Trafficking. Journal of Interpersonal Violence (IF 2.621) Pub Date : 2023-07-08 Victoria H Chen,Esther L Beauchemin,Isabella T Cuan,Annum Sadana,Lolayemi Olulola-Charles,Julia E Leschi,Veronica Ades
Human trafficking occurs in a cycle of coercion and exploitation of vulnerable people; yet, little is known about those who are trafficked more than one time (re-trafficked). Our study sought to describe the trafficking experiences and explore vulnerabilities to re-trafficking in an urban, majority immigrant, population. This study is part of a parent cohort study that enrolls patients at the EMPOWER
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Examining Cases of Child Physical Abuse Evaluations to Identify Opportunities to Improve Intimate Partner Violence Screening in Pediatric Emergency Departments. Journal of Interpersonal Violence (IF 2.621) Pub Date : 2023-07-08 Kelsey Gregory,Amanda Fingarson,Mary Clyde Pierce,Stephen Budde,Douglas Lorenz,Elizabeth Charleston,Norell Rosado
The association between child maltreatment and intimate partner violence (IPV) is well supported. Universal IPV screening has been recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics and the United States Preventative Task Force, and many children's hospitals have established screening protocols. However, the yield and best screening method in families undergoing a child physical abuse (PA) evaluation
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Youth Exposure to Gun, Knife, and Physical Assaults: Assessing PTSD Symptoms Across Types of Assaults, Race, Ethnicity, Sex, and Context. Journal of Interpersonal Violence (IF 2.621) Pub Date : 2023-07-06 Maureen A Allwood,Janelle N Robinson,Hyun Kim
This study examined posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms in relation to physical assaults and weapons-related victimization, as well as the moderating roles of demographic characteristics and the context of victimization. The sample consisted of 910 racially and ethnically diverse adolescents and young adults from an urban commuter college in the Northeast U.S. Findings include significant
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A Longitudinal Analysis of Residential Mobility and Experience of Client Violence Among Women Who Exchange Sex in Baltimore. Journal of Interpersonal Violence (IF 2.621) Pub Date : 2023-07-03 Zoé Mistrale Hendrickson,Catherine Tomko,Noya Galai,Laura Nicole Sisson,Jennifer L Glick,Susan G Sherman
Residential mobility remains an underexplored yet critical construct that may influence the risk of violence among women who exchange sex. This study examined the longitudinal relationship between residential mobility and experience of client-perpetrated physical or sexual violence among women who exchange sex in Baltimore, Maryland. Participants were at least at 18 years of age, were cisgender women
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Recent Economic Intimate Partner Violence and Posttraumatic Stress Symptoms Among a Racially and Ethnically Diverse Sample of U.S. Women Experiencing Intimate Partner Violence. Journal of Interpersonal Violence (IF 2.621) Pub Date : 2023-06-30 Tiara C Willie,Kamila A Alexander,Laurel Sharpless,Jessica L Zemlak,Megan V Smith,Trace S Kershaw
Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a prevalent consequence of physical and sexual intimate partner violence (IPV); however, little is known about the unique contributions of economic IPV. Furthermore, women's economic self-sufficiency may explicate the potential relationship between economic IPV and PTSD symptoms. Guided by the Stress Process Theory and Intersectionality, this study examined associations
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Variations in Women's Attribution of Blame for Sexual Assault. Journal of Interpersonal Violence (IF 2.621) Pub Date : 2023-06-29 Sierra Strickler,Laura N Martin,Kathleen Khong,Lauren Cattaneo
In the United States, sexual assault (SA) is a significant problem that has adverse psychological impacts on women. Scholarship has shown that when survivors choose to disclose their experiences, the way their networks react has a powerful impact on their well-being, but literature on response to SA disclosure has not extensively explored variation among women, who are likely recipients of these disclosures
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Experiences of Technology-Facilitated Abuse Among Sexual and Gender Minorities. Journal of Interpersonal Violence (IF 2.621) Pub Date : 2023-06-29 Stefan Vogler,Rachel Kappel,Elizabeth Mumford
Technology-facilitated abuse (TFA) against sexual and gender minority (SGM) adults is a serious though understudied issue. Few studies have examined the types, extent, and perpetrators of TFA against SGMs, and those that have analyzed any of these phenomena have mostly done so with samples of youths. This article offers results of a nationally representative survey on experiences of TFA among a sample
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Association Between Health-Promoting Behaviors and Reproductive Health Needs in Women Experiencing Domestic Violence. Journal of Interpersonal Violence (IF 2.621) Pub Date : 2023-06-29 Azita Fathnezhad-Kazemi,Sharareh Zeighami Mohammadi,Anvar-Sadat Nayebinia
Violence against women is considered as one of the most serious social problems in all the societies. It is common that the abused women experience physical, psychological, and health problems, as well as reproductive health issues. Domestic violence affects women's health behaviors and ability to seek any form of health care. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between health-promoting
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Trauma-Related Shame and Guilt as Prospective Predictors of Daily Mental Contamination and PTSD Symptoms in Survivors of Sexual Trauma. Journal of Interpersonal Violence (IF 2.621) Pub Date : 2023-06-29 Jesse P McCann,Jordyn M Tipsword,C Alex Brake,Christal L Badour
Mental contamination (MC), the experience of dirtiness in the absence of a physical contaminant, has established links with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Shame and guilt have well-documented relationships with symptoms of PTSD and may play a role in the development and maintenance of MC. The present study examined whether trauma-related shame and guilt prospectively predicted daily MC and symptoms
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The Indirect Effect of Avoidant Motives for Sex on the Pathways From Childhood Maltreatment to Risky Sex Behaviors. Journal of Interpersonal Violence (IF 2.621) Pub Date : 2023-06-29 Robyn A Ellis,Holly K Orcutt
Literature supports a strong link between engagement in risky sex and childhood maltreatment, with engagement in risky sexual behavior proposed as a manifestation of avoidant coping. Sex motives refer to underlying motivations for engaging in sex such as increased intimacy, or peer pressure. Limited research has examined the role of sex motives on the relationship between childhood maltreatment and
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Physical and Emotional Sibling Violence in Childhood and Attachment in Close Relationships in Adulthood. Journal of Interpersonal Violence (IF 2.621) Pub Date : 2023-06-29 Nathan H Perkins,Erik R Lees
Despite the consequences of physical and emotional sibling violence, which can last into adulthood, research examining this form of family violence is minimal compared to child abuse, interpartner violence, and elder abuse. One area that has received scarce attention is the connection between physical and emotional sibling violence and attachment in close relationships in adulthood. This research study
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Associations Among Alcohol-Related Factors and Men's Nonconsensual Condom Removal Perpetration. Journal of Interpersonal Violence (IF 2.621) Pub Date : 2023-06-29 Weiqi Chen,Julia F Hammett,Nolan Eldridge,Kelly Cue Davis
Nonconsensual condom removal (NCCR) is a form of sexual violence that a significant minority of men use to obtain unprotected sex. Experiencing NCCR is associated with serious physical and mental health consequences, such as sexually transmitted infections, unplanned pregnancies, anxiety, and depression. Alcohol use is known to be associated with sexual violence in general; however, limited research
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Primary Versus Secondary Prevention Effects of a Gender-Transformative Sexual Violence Prevention Program Among Male Youth: A Planned Secondary Analysis of a Randomized Clinical Trial. Journal of Interpersonal Violence (IF 2.621) Pub Date : 2023-06-26 Alison J Culyba,Barbara Fuhrman,Gary Barker,Kaleab Z Abebe,Elizabeth Miller
Engaging adolescent males is a promising violence prevention strategy. This study explored primary versus secondary prevention effects of a gender-transformative program (i.e., Manhood 2.0) versus job-readiness training on multiple forms of violence perpetration. Adolescent males, ages 13 to 19 years, were recruited through youth-serving organizations in Pittsburgh, PA, between July 27, 2015, and June
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Does Athlete Status Explain Sexual Violence Victimization and Perpetration on College Campuses? A Socio-Ecological Study. Journal of Interpersonal Violence (IF 2.621) Pub Date : 2023-06-26 Kristy L McCray,James O Evans,Leeann M Lower-Hoppe,Shea M Brgoch,Ashley Ryder
In the United States, college students have been identified as a high-risk group for sexual violence (SV) victimization and perpetration, with one in three women and one in four men experiencing SV in their lifetimes. Therefore, studies investigating both perpetration and victimization across genders are pertinent. Additionally, in the context of higher education, athletics is often viewed as a high-risk
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Lessons From Canadian Judgments: The Consideration of Culture in Intimate Partner Violence Legal Cases Involving Asian Canadians. Journal of Interpersonal Violence (IF 2.621) Pub Date : 2023-06-23 Kyara J Liu,Alana N Cook,Ruijie Jiang
Despite the pervasiveness of intimate partner violence (IPV) in Canada, research examining IPV in the context of Asian Canadians is scarce. Our study examined whether and how Canadian judges consider culture when determining a sentence in IPV cases involving an Asian offender and/or an Asian victim. We systematically searched for publicly published cases through CanLII. A total of 50 cases met the
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Shifting Norms in Faith Communities to Reduce Intimate Partner Violence: Results from a Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial in Nigeria. Journal of Interpersonal Violence (IF 2.621) Pub Date : 2023-06-16 Bryan Shaw,Natacha Stevanovic-Fenn,Lacey Gibson,Caitlin Davin,Nokafu Sandra K Chipanta,Anabelle B Lubin,Luke Martin,Andrew Saman,David Vandu,Francesca Quirke
Programs aiming to reduce intimate partner violence (IPV) increasingly seek to shift social norms. Few interventions have been rigorously evaluated for their impact on norms and incidence of IPV, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa. Shifting norms at the community level and subsequent pathways to behavior change remain poorly understood. We assessed shifts in individual- and couple-level factors, social
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Prevalence and Predictors of Intimate Partner Violence Among Youth With Foster Care Histories. Journal of Interpersonal Violence (IF 2.621) Pub Date : 2023-06-09 Colleen C Katz,Nathanael J Okpych,Pajarita Charles,Eden Wall,Mark E Courtney
A small but growing body of research suggests that adolescents and young adults involved with the child welfare system and those transitioning out of foster care are at heightened risk of experiencing intimate partner violence (IPV). Understanding the factors that place youth at risk of IPV is central to prevention and treatment of this public health problem. However, questions remain about the prevalence
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A Latent Profile Analysis of Intimate Partner Violence Perpetrated by Men Seeking Help. Journal of Interpersonal Violence (IF 2.621) Pub Date : 2023-06-06 Audrey Brassard,Caroline Dugal,Marie-Ève Daspe,Katherine Péloquin,Claudia Savard,Marie-France Lafontaine,Natacha Godbout
Past research has emphasized the need to identify profiles of men who perpetrate intimate partner violence (IPV) as a way to better understand this heterogeneous population and guide the development of tailored services. However, empirical validation for such profiles remains limited, since it still focuses on specific populations or fails to consider IPV as reported by men seeking treatment for IPV
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Experiences of Street Harassment and the Active Engagement of Bystanders: Insights From a Swiss Sample of Respondents. Journal of Interpersonal Violence (IF 2.621) Pub Date : 2023-06-04 Riccardo Milani,Myrian Carbajal
In this article, we analyze data from a survey conducted in the Swiss city of Fribourg to investigate the correlation between bystanders' experiences of street harassment and their likelihood of active engagement and strategies used to stop the harasser or assist and support targets of street harassment. Results reveal that, among bystanders, lifetime experiences of street harassment correlate positively
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Individual and Military Factors That Modify the Association Between Recent Sexual Trauma and Health Outcomes Among U.S. Service Members and Veterans. Journal of Interpersonal Violence (IF 2.621) Pub Date : 2023-06-04 Amber D Seelig,Anna C Rivera,Cynthia A LeardMann,Samantha M Daniel,Isabel G Jacobson,Valerie A Stander,Brenda L Moore,Deanne C Millard,Edward J Boyko,
Sexual trauma (ST), which includes both sexual harassment and sexual assault, is associated with a variety of adverse mental and physical health outcomes in military and civilian populations. However, little is known about whether certain individual or military attributes or prior experiences may modify the relationship between recent ST and mental or physical health outcomes. Data from a longitudinal
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Earlier Sexual Debut and Anti-Gay Victimization Among Men Who Have Sex With Men (MSM) in Kazakhstan. Journal of Interpersonal Violence (IF 2.621) Pub Date : 2023-06-04 Caitlin I Laughney,Yong Gun Lee,Guakhar Mergenova,Vitaliy Vinogradov,Gulnara Zhakupova,Emily Allen Paine,Sholpan Primbetova,Assel Terlikbayeva,Elwin Wu
Limited research has examined predictors of anti-gay victimization among men who have sex with men (MSM), despite anti-gay violence continuing to be a global problem. We conducted a secondary analysis of data from structured interviews with 600 MSM adults to examine anti-gay victimization and earlier sexual debut among MSM in Kazakhstan. Multiple linear regression was used to test for associations
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Online Social Reactions to Disclosure of Sexual Victimization via #MeToo and Symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. Journal of Interpersonal Violence (IF 2.621) Pub Date : 2023-06-04 Prachi H Bhuptani,Gabriela López,Roselyn Peterson,Lindsay M Orchowski
Sexual victimization is a major public health concern with significant consequences for survivors, their families, and society at large. Studies examining in-person disclosure of sexual victimization suggest that the way others respond to disclosure has a significant impact on survivors' well-being. With the advent of social media, more survivors are choosing to disclose their experience online. Research
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Coping in the Digital Age: Do Coping Strategies Mediate the Link Between Online and In-Person Victimization and Depressive Symptoms? Journal of Interpersonal Violence (IF 2.621) Pub Date : 2023-06-04 Skyler D Prowten,Reagan S Breitenstein
With increased use of social networking sites in recent years, there has also been an increased opportunity for users to fall prey to bullying victimization. However, little is known about the differences between online and in-person victimization in association with depression or how different coping strategies may mediate this relationship among college students. The goal of the current study was
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Sexual Assaults, Bad Hookups, and Bad Dates: Comparisons of the Contextual Features Among College Women's Hypothetical and Real-Life Sexual and Dating Experiences. Journal of Interpersonal Violence (IF 2.621) Pub Date : 2023-05-30 Alexis Sheffield,Ryan Ross,Christina Gillezeau,Meredith Blackwell,Elizabeth A Yeater
Two hundred forty-seven (N = 247) undergraduate women at a medium-sized, Southwestern university provided written descriptions of a hypothetical sexual assault (SA). Women with a prior history of SA also described their actual SA experiences; women without a SA history provided a written description of a prior bad date or hookup. The contextual features of SA scripts were compared to those of actual
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Public Stigmatization of Women Victims of Intimate Partner Violence by Professionals Working in the Judicial System and Law Enforcement Agencies in Spain. Journal of Interpersonal Violence (IF 2.621) Pub Date : 2023-05-26 Lara Murvartian,Francisco Javier Saavedra-Macías,Manuel L de la Mata
Recent international literature has demonstrated that the public stigma suffered by women victims of intimate partner violence (IPV) makes them less likely to disclose the abuse and to seek help and has a negative influence on third-party responses, with professionals working in the judicial system and law enforcement agencies being particularly susceptible to its impact. The absence of theories explaining
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Trauma-Related Shame Mediates the Associations Between Self-Blame, Bisexual Minority Stress, and Rape-Related PTSD Symptoms. Journal of Interpersonal Violence (IF 2.621) Pub Date : 2023-05-26 Selime R Salim,Prachi H Bhuptani,Lee R Eshelman,Nicole M LaPlena,Terri L Messman
Bisexual women experience higher rates of rape and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) prevalence compared to heterosexual and lesbian women. In addition, bisexual women experience unique antibisexual stigma and minority stress, which are associated with post-trauma outcomes. The aim of the current study was to test trauma-related shame as a mechanism in the relations of self-blame and bisexual minority
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Male Sex Workers' Strategies to Manage Client-Related Risks of Violence. Journal of Interpersonal Violence (IF 2.621) Pub Date : 2023-05-26 Karolynn Siegel,María Cabán,Courtney J Brown-Bradley,Eric W Schrimshaw
A substantial minority of men who have sex with men (MSM) engage in the exchange of sex for money, drugs, shelter, or material goods. This work carries risks for violence, sexual assault, and other kinds of harm such as robbery and threatening behavior by clients. Yet limited research has focused on the strategies that male sex workers (MSWs) use to prevent or manage these risks. To gain more insights
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Discrepancies in Mother-Child Reports of Child's Exposure to Intimate Partner Violence: Associations With Externalizing Symptoms. Journal of Interpersonal Violence (IF 2.621) Pub Date : 2023-05-25 Diogo Lamela,Inês Jongenelen
The type and frequency of children's exposure to intimate partner violence (IPV) are considered as key variables in understanding children's heightened risk of externalizing symptoms. Notably, children's exposure to IPV has been primarily measured using mothers' reports of their own victimization. However, mothers and children might differently perceive children's exposure to physical IPV. To date
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Why Might Women Justify Dating Violence? The Role of Men's Sexual Objectification of Their Romantic Partners Within Heterosexual Relationships. Journal of Interpersonal Violence (IF 2.621) Pub Date : 2023-05-25 Chiara Pecini,Daniela Ruzzante,Roberta Rosa Valtorta,Eleonora Crapolicchio,Veronica Margherita Cocco,Luca Andrighetto,Gian Antonio Di Bernardo
Men's partner-sexual objectification has been linked to increased self-objectification and diminished well-being in women. Some recent findings have also demonstrated that men's partner-sexual objectification is related to increased violence in the relationship. However, mechanisms driving this association remain unexplored. In the present research, we collected data on women and men involved in heterosexual
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Exploring Sociodemographic and Mental Health Differences Among Constructed Male Victim Severity Profiles. Journal of Interpersonal Violence (IF 2.621) Pub Date : 2023-05-25 Joke Depraetere,Tom Vander Beken,Ines Keygnaert,Christophe Vandeviver
Stigmas and taboos surrounding male sexual violence, stating that men cannot be sexually victimized and would not experience many adverse effects as a result, continue to shroud the issue of male sexual victimization (SV). Male victims, therefore, remain under-recognized in research, policy, and treatment provisions. Furthermore, knowledge regarding male SV is severely compromised by studying male
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Sexual Assault, Posttraumatic Stress, Alcohol Use, and Suicidality Among Diverse College Students. Journal of Interpersonal Violence (IF 2.621) Pub Date : 2023-05-25 Amanda K Gilmore,Cristina M López,Kelly Nicole Mullican,Kelly Cue Davis,Ruschelle M Leone,Lindsay M Orchowski,Debra Kaysen,Angela D Moreland
Suicide is the second leading cause of death among college-aged populations. This study examined the association of demographics (sexual orientation, gender identity, age, and race), sexual assault, posttraumatic stress symptoms (PTSS), and alcohol use with suicidality, current urge to self-harm, and current suicidal intent among a diverse sample of college students (n = 2,160) from two universities
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Teachers' Willingness to Seek Help for Violence Against Them: The Moderating Effect of Teachers' Seniority. Journal of Interpersonal Violence (IF 2.621) Pub Date : 2023-05-25 Tamar Tarablus,Yaacov B Yablon
Students' violence against teachers is a significant problem in many schools worldwide. Yet very little is known about the teachers who suffer from violence and the way they contend with it. The current study focused on teachers' willingness to seek help for violence. More specifically it focused on the effect of teachers' seniority-by means of time (years of teaching) and proficiency general pedagogical
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"I Never Said Anything. I Didn't Tell Anyone. What Would I Tell?" Adults' Perspectives on Disclosing Childhood Sibling Sexual Behavior and Abuse in the Orthodox Jewish Communities. Journal of Interpersonal Violence (IF 2.621) Pub Date : 2023-05-25 Amitai Marmor
Sibling sexual harmful dynamics (SSHD) is a term used, in this study, to refer to childhood sexual behaviors that are inconsistent with age-appropriate curiosity, including sibling sexual abuse (SSA). Although SSA is a prevalent and long-lasting form of intrafamilial sexual abuse, it is the least reported, studied, and treated. This study aims to deepen the understanding of the disclosure process of
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Does Timing Matter? Associations Between Intimate Partner Violence Across the Early Life Course and Internalizing and Externalizing Behavior in Children. Journal of Interpersonal Violence (IF 2.621) Pub Date : 2023-05-24 Katrina M Moss,Deborah Loxton,Gita D Mishra
The association between exposure to intimate partner violence (IPV) and child behavior problems is well established. However, questions remain about whether the timing during the child's early life course matters. We used a structured life course approach to investigate associations between the timing of IPV and children's internalizing and externalizing behaviors. Participants were from the Australian
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"'I am a Man. How Could I Possibly Have Been Raped?' Men Making Sense of Their Experiences With Sexual Violence". Journal of Interpersonal Violence (IF 2.621) Pub Date : 2023-05-24 Zachary T Carlisle,Rachel M Schmitz
Sexual violence among college students is an enduring issue that can shape adverse outcomes for victim survivors. The gender dynamics of college sexual assault and rape include rates of women overrepresented as victims and men as perpetrators. Dominant cultural frames reinforcing the (hetero)normative gendered sexual scripts of masculinity often preclude men from being considered as legitimate victims
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High Prevalence of Intimate Partner Violence Against Women in Young Adulthood: Is Prevention Failing? Journal of Interpersonal Violence (IF 2.621) Pub Date : 2023-05-24 Enrique Gracia,Magaly García-Senlle,Manuel Martín-Fernández,Marisol Lila
In the last decades, prevention measures have been taken globally to reduce the high prevalence of intimate partner violence against women (IPVAW) in our societies. As a consequence, a gradual reduction in the prevalence of IPVAW in the younger generations should be expected. However, international prevalence data suggest that this is not the case. In the present study, we aim to compare IPVAW-prevalence
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"There Are Good and Bad Elements to It for Sure": Students' and Faculty/Staff's Perceptions of the Title IX Mandated Reporting Policy. Journal of Interpersonal Violence (IF 2.621) Pub Date : 2023-05-22 Nicole L Johnson,Malaïka H C Gutekunst,Gabrielle H Rocchino,Claire Finn Siepser,Natania S Lipp,Brooke E DeSipio
Faculty, staff, and students employed by or who serve as representative of universities in the United States are required by the Title IX federal law to report all instances of sexual harassment, discrimination, and sexual assault on college campuses. Despite the well-intended purpose of the Title IX regulations, less is known about campus communities' experiences and perceptions of this "mandated
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Correlates of Intimate Partner Violence Among Young Women Engaged in Sex Work in Southern Uganda. Journal of Interpersonal Violence (IF 2.621) Pub Date : 2023-05-22 Josephine Nabayinda,Rashida Namirembe,Samuel Kizito,Edward Nsubuga,Proscovia Nabunya,Ozge Sensoy Bahar,Natasja Magorokosho,Joshua Kiyingi,Jennifer Nattabi,Yesim Tozan,Larissa Jennings Mayo-Wilson,Abel Mwebembezi,Susan S Witte,Fred M Ssewamala
Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a significant global public health problem that results in high social and economic costs to individuals and communities. Compared to women in the general population, women engaged in sex work (WESW) are more likely to experience physical, emotional, and sexual IPV. This study examines the correlates of IPV among young WESW with their intimate partners in Southern
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Are Benefits of Participation Higher Than Risks? An Exploration of Reactions to Participation in Research on Intimate Partner Stalking Among College Young Adults. Journal of Interpersonal Violence (IF 2.621) Pub Date : 2023-05-22 Christina M Dardis,Cameron M Piper
Ethical guidelines dictate that research studies should present more benefit than harm to participants, thus, it is important to study participants' reactions to participation, particularly in the context of potentially traumatic topics. While several studies have indicated that positive evaluations of research typically outweigh perceived harms among survivors of physical, sexual, or psychological
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Characteristics of and Circumstances Associated With Female Intimate Partner Problem-Included Suicides: Analysis of Data From the National Violent Death Reporting System (2003-2019). Journal of Interpersonal Violence (IF 2.621) Pub Date : 2023-05-22 Jeongsuk Kim,Christopher J Wretman,Spenser R Radtke,Cynthia Fraga Rizo,Rebecca J Macy
Intimate partner problems (IPP)-which include divorce, breakups, arguments, jealousy, conflict, discord, and violence-have been robust precipitating factors associated with an increased risk for suicidal thoughts and behaviors. Although research on suicide related to IPP is growing, efforts to explore the circumstances surrounding suicidality among female victims struggling with IPP remain insufficient
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Quantifying College Students' Bystander Behavior to Prevent Sexual Assault and Intimate Partner Violence: Can We Make Improvements? Journal of Interpersonal Violence (IF 2.621) Pub Date : 2023-05-18 Alison Krauss,Renee McDonald,Michele Cascardi,John H Grych,Victoria L Banyard,David Rosenfield,Ernest N Jouriles
Sexual assault and intimate partner violence (IPV) are prevalent on college campuses, and bystander intervention programs are often employed as a method for preventing such violence. Unfortunately, there are concerns about current strategies for the measurement and quantification of bystander behavior. Accounting for the opportunity to engage in bystander behavior is theorized to be important, but
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The Process of Leaving Abuse: Midlife and Older Male Experiences of Female-Perpetrated Intimate Partner Violence. Journal of Interpersonal Violence (IF 2.621) Pub Date : 2023-05-18 Nikki Carthy,Daisy Best,Andrew Divers
Leaving an abusive relationship is a difficult process for all survivors. For men, this can be particularly challenging due to the current knowledge and support for survivors being heavily influenced by a feminist discourse, despite a growing body of research that examines men's experiences. This raises concerns about how men make sense of abuse, where they seek support for injuries and psychological
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Effectiveness of Compassion-Based Acceptance Therapy and Schema Therapy on Intimate Partner Violence Victims' Psychological Health. Journal of Interpersonal Violence (IF 2.621) Pub Date : 2023-05-18 Fatemeh Nikparvar,Farahdokht Sasanian,Chelsea Spencer,Sandra Stith
The aim of this study was to examine the effectiveness of group Compassion-Based Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and group Schema Therapy on depression, stress, psychological well-being, and resiliency in female intimate partner violence (IPV) victims in Iran. For this purpose, a sample of 60 women who reported ongoing experiences of IPV were selected. Out of these 60 women, 20 were randomly
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Event Characteristics of Sexual Violence Perpetration Against Romantic Partners Versus Non-Romantic Partners Journal of Interpersonal Violence (IF 2.621) Pub Date : 2023-05-16 Michele L. Ybarra, Ida F. Strøem, Kimberly L. Goodman, Kimberly J. Mitchell
Tactics used to perpetrate sexual violence may be crucial to understanding when and why sexual violence occurs. Moreover, most sexual violence occurs between people who know each other—including in...
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A Qualitative Assessment of Social Norms Related to Seeking Help for Intimate Partner Violence in Honduras Journal of Interpersonal Violence (IF 2.621) Pub Date : 2023-05-16 Alejandra Leyton, Dominique Meekers, Paul Hutchinson, Katherine Andrinopoulos, Xiaojin Chen
Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a major public health issue in Honduras and other low- and middle-income countries, with few victims seeking help. While structural factors, such as lack of servi...
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Which Latinos Experience Bias Victimization? An Examination of Acculturation, Immigrant Status, and Socio-economic Status Journal of Interpersonal Violence (IF 2.621) Pub Date : 2023-05-16 Chiara Sabina, Graciela Perez, Carlos A. Cuevas, Amy Farrell
The present study examined factors that could be associated with bias victimization according to intergroup threat theory, namely socioeconomic status (SES), acculturation (Anglo orientation and La...
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Intimate Partner Violence and Children Under 5 Morbidities and Mortality in Afghanistan: Findings From a National Survey. Journal of Interpersonal Violence (IF 2.621) Pub Date : 2023-05-16 Omid Dadras,Mohammadsediq Hazratzai,Fateme Dadras
Limited knowledge exists concerning the prevalence and drivers of intimate partner violence (IPV) against Afghan women and its association with child morbidity and mortality in Afghanistan. The study used data from the 2015 Afghanistan Demographic and Health Survey (ADHS 2015). The prevalence and associated sociodemographic factors of IPV were described by analyzing the data from Afghan women aged
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Women’s Memories of the Day of the Chilean Coup in the City of Valparaíso Journal of Interpersonal Violence (IF 2.621) Pub Date : 2023-05-10 Ximena Faúndez Abarca, Diego Bravo Vidal, Dahiana Gamboa Morales
This article reconstructs and analyzes the memories of women who were in the city of Valparaíso on September 11, 1973, the day of the coup d’état in Chile. Research participants were six women from...
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The Influence of Deny, Attack, Reverse Victim and Offender and Insincere Apologies on Perceptions of Sexual Assault Journal of Interpersonal Violence (IF 2.621) Pub Date : 2023-05-08 Sarah J. Harsey, Jennifer J. Freyd
DARVO (deny, attack, reverse victim and offender) is a response exhibited by perpetrators to deflect blame and responsibility. When using DARVO, perpetrators deny their involvement in wrongdoing, a...
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County-Level Relationships Between Foreign-Born Residents, Latinos, Immigration Enforcement, and Child Maltreatment Report Rates in the United States, 2015−2018 Journal of Interpersonal Violence (IF 2.621) Pub Date : 2023-05-06 Hyun Jung Kim, Hyunil Kim
U.S. Latino and foreign-born populations show lower child maltreatment report (CMR) rates despite their low socioeconomic positions, perhaps due to protective cultural factors within these populati...