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01-10-2008 | Original article

Effects of Masculinity, Sex, and Control on Different Types of Intimate Partner Violence Perpetration

Author: Moisés Próspero

Published in: Journal of Family Violence | Issue 7/2008

Abstract

Controlling behaviors have been found to be a significant predictor in IPV perpetration (IPV) for both males and females. Studies have also revealed the relationship between IPV perpetration and masculinity among males; however, the literature has not investigated the relationship between masculinity and IPV perpetration among females. Additionally, studies have not explored the effects of controlling behaviors and masculinity on different types of IPV, such as physical and sexual perpetration. The present study investigated the relationship between controlling behaviors, masculinity, past victimization, and three types of IPV perpetration among 167 college students. Multivariate analyses revealed significant contributions of each factor varied according to the type of IPV perpetration (psychological, physical, and sexual). Implications from the results include the development of more inclusive violence prevention and intervention programs aimed addressing the perpetration of intimate partner violence.

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Title: Effects of Masculinity, Sex, and Control on Different Types of Intimate Partner Violence Perpetration
Author: Moisés Próspero
Publication date: 01-10-2008
Publisher: Springer US
Published in: Journal of Family Violence / Issue 7/2008
Print ISSN: 0885-7482
Electronic ISSN: 1573-2851
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10896-008-9186-3

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