Gender and Same-Sex Intimate Partner Violence: A Systematic Literature Review

Intimate partner violence and sexual communication are two areas of research that have been extensively studied, but only few findings connect these areas. This literature review will examine the research that has been done on intimate partner violence, sexual communication and the connections between these two variables. In the light of the discoveries in this field of research, a U shape model is proposed to explain the connection between sexual communication and intimate partner violence. With this information, preventive interventions could be created to stop intimate partner violence before it happens.

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The three faces of intimate partner violence against women seen from the neuroimaging studies: A literature review

Aggression and Violent Behavior ◽

10.1016/j.avb.2022.101720 ◽

2022 ◽

pp. 101720

Author(s):

Natalia Bueso-Izquierdo ◽

Mónica Guerrero-Molina ◽

Juan Verdejo-Román ◽

Juan Manuel Moreno-Manso

Keyword(s):

Intimate Partner Violence ◽

Literature Review ◽

Violence Against Women ◽

Partner Violence ◽

Intimate Partner ◽

Partner Violence Against Women

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Corrigendum: When Intimate Partner Violence Meets Same Sex Couples: A Review of Same Sex Intimate Partner Violence

Frontiers in Psychology ◽

10.3389/fpsyg.2019.01706 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 10 ◽

Author(s):

Luca Rollè ◽

Giulia Giardina ◽

Angela M. Caldarera ◽

Eva Gerino ◽

Piera Brustia

Keyword(s):

Intimate Partner Violence ◽

Partner Violence ◽

Intimate Partner ◽

Same Sex ◽

Same Sex Couples

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Same-Sex Intimate Partner Violence in Canada: Prevalence, Characteristics, and Types of Incidents Reported to Police Services

Journal of Interpersonal Violence ◽

10.1177/0886260519897342 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 088626051989734

Author(s):

Jessica Whitehead ◽

Myrna Dawson ◽

Tina Hotton

Keyword(s):

Intimate Partner Violence ◽

Partner Violence ◽

The United States ◽

Intimate Partner ◽

Future Research ◽

Same Sex ◽

Police Services ◽

Accurate Picture ◽

Canadian Context ◽

Uniform Crime Reporting

During the past 50 years, there has been an increase in research and programming initiatives focusing on the issue of heterosexual intimate partner violence (Het-IPV). In comparison, less attention has been paid to same-sex intimate partner violence (SS-IPV). Furthermore, of the existing research, the majority focuses on SS-IPV incidents in the United States which, due to social and legal differences, cannot yield an accurate picture of SS-IPV in Canada. This descriptive study sought to understand the prevalence, characteristics, and types of SS-IPV and Het-IPV within a Canadian context, with an emphasis on understanding the differences and similarities of incidents reported to police services. It explores the influences of heteronormativity and hegemonic masculinity on SS-IPV reporting and recognition. To assess this, data from Statistics Canada’s 2007–2011 Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Surveys were utilized. Participation in this survey is mandatory for all police services and, therefore, the sample used contains over 99% of incidents of IPV reported in Canada during the 4-year period ( N = 346,565). The results indicate that 4% of incidents of intimate partner violence reported to the UCR involved people engaged in same-sex relationships. It demonstrates that SS-IPV incidents are similar to Het-IPV incidents in reported prevalence, and the findings also show that there are differences in the types of violations reported and several incident characteristics, including levels of victim injury, and the population density of the offense location. These findings can provide a foundation for future research and raise further questions about how SS-IPV is responded to by the criminal justice system after it has been reported to police services.

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