Sociology
Intimate Partner Violence
Document Type
Oral Presentation
Location
Indianapolis, IN
Subject Area
Sociology
Start Date
13-4-2018 9:45 AM
End Date
13-4-2018 10:15 AM
Sponsor
Antonio Menendez-Alarcon (Butler University)
Description
There is an overwhelming amount of research on men as the primary perpetrator of violence in intimate relationships. However, only a few studies address men as being the victim of violence. Utilizing secondary sources this research examines domestic violence, more specifically: physical, sexual, and psychological abuse for both females and men in intimate relationships. The paper additionally draws on theories such as, the feminist theory and social interaction theory to explain the causes of intimate partner violence. Based on secondary sources, the results showed that women are more likely to be the victim of physical violence and sexual abuse, while men are more likely to be the victim of psychological abuse.
Intimate Partner Violence
Indianapolis, IN
There is an overwhelming amount of research on men as the primary perpetrator of violence in intimate relationships. However, only a few studies address men as being the victim of violence. Utilizing secondary sources this research examines domestic violence, more specifically: physical, sexual, and psychological abuse for both females and men in intimate relationships. The paper additionally draws on theories such as, the feminist theory and social interaction theory to explain the causes of intimate partner violence. Based on secondary sources, the results showed that women are more likely to be the victim of physical violence and sexual abuse, while men are more likely to be the victim of psychological abuse.