Citation

Stiles-Shields C, Carroll RA. J. Sex Marital Ther. 2014; 41(6): 636-648.

Affiliation

a Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2014, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/0092623X.2014.958792

PMID

25189218

Abstract

Domestic violence (DV) is a significant public health issue. Prevalence rates for same-sex DV (SSDV) vary due to methodological issues related to recruitment and definitions of sexual orientation, but are currently considered to be similar to slightly greater than other-sex (OSDV) rates. Research has identified differences between SSDV and OSDV, including internalized and externalized stressors associated with being a sexual minority that interact with DV to create or exacerbate vulnerabilities, higher risk for complex trauma experiences, and difficulties accessing services. This review provides a critical review of the literature, focusing upon empirical findings regarding SSDV.

Language: en