TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2016//
TI  - Methodological contributions to the gender symmetry debate and its resolution
JO  - Journal of family violence
A1  - Hamberger, L. Kevin
A1  - Larsen, Sadie
A1  - Campbell, Jacquelyn
SP  - 989
EP  - 993
VL  - 31
IS  - 8
N2  - The concept of gender symmetry in intimate partner violence (IPV) may be an artifact of three factors. 1) Methodology: Subject recruitment frequently excludes clinical samples. Cross-sectional designs negate the ability to evaluate recidivism and do not account for women's greater likelihood of leaving violent relationships. 2) Narrow Focus: Researchers focus on frequency of physical aggression, while excluding other types of aggression (e.g., sexual IPV, life-threatening violence, use of firearms), or the impact of such aggression (e.g., fear, depression, injury). 3) Measurement: Surveys are hindered by varying interpretations of seemingly face-valid items, effects of item instructions, and lack of multi-method assessment approaches. Strategies for addressing these problems and resolving the gender symmetry controversy are outlined.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0885-7482
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10896-016-9873-4
ID  - ref1
ER  -