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Prevalence and Correlates of Intimate Partner Violence Among a Sample of Construction Industry Workers

Authors: Carol B. Cunradi, Genevieve M. Ames, Roland S. Moore

Published in: Journal of Family Violence | Issue 2/2008

Abstract

This study assessed the prevalence and correlates of intimate partner violence (IPV) among a sample of unionized construction industry workers, and tested the reliability of new measures of IPV normative beliefs. Study participants (n=100) voluntarily completed confidential and anonymous self-administered questionnaires that measured occupational factors, hazardous drinking, and normative beliefs. Measurement of past-year IPV was based on the Conflict Tactics Scale, Form R. Measures of IPV normative beliefs showed good reliability (Cronbach’s α 0.94–0.95). Past-year IPV prevalence was 26%. Logistic regression models were developed to assess the contribution of each factor to risk of past-year IPV perpetration. Perceived workplace racial/ethnic discrimination, job strain, interpersonal workplace conflict, normative beliefs, and hazardous drinking were positively associated with elevated IPV risk.Construction industry workers may have higher rates of IPV compared to general population samples that represent various occupations and social classes. Occupational factors appear to be significant correlates of IPV among these workers.

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Title: Prevalence and Correlates of Intimate Partner Violence Among a Sample of Construction Industry Workers
Authors: Carol B. Cunradi
Genevieve M. Ames
Roland S. Moore
Publication date: 01-02-2008
Publisher: Springer US
Published in: Journal of Family Violence / Issue 2/2008
Print ISSN: 0885-7482
Electronic ISSN: 1573-2851
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10896-007-9131-x

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