TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2017//
TI  - Conceptualization of intimate partner violence: exploring gender differences using concept mapping
JO  - Journal of family violence
A1  - O'Campo, Patricia
A1  - Zhang, Yu Janice
A1  - Omand, Mairi
A1  - Velonis, Alisa
A1  - Yonas, Michael
A1  - Minh, A.
A1  - Cyriac, Ajitha
A1  - Ahmad, Farah
A1  - Smylie, Janet
SP  - 367
EP  - 382
VL  - 32
IS  - 3
N2  - While numerous studies have explored prevalence and determinants of intimate partner violence (IPV), one area that has yet to be sufficiently explored is whether men and women agree on the acts, behaviours, and attitudes that comprise IPV. Through the use of concept mapping, we examined the similarities and differences in the conceptualization of IPV among a diverse sample of men and women. Although men and women conceptualized physical and sexual violence similarly, men tended to rate non-physical behaviors related to control as less important to the definition of IPV than women. Moreover, even when men and women used similar labeling language for grouping of items, the statements included in each cluster were substantially different for non-physically abusive items. A greater understanding of similarities and differences in the conceptualization of IPV by gender can help inform appropriate gender specific IPV intervention and prevention efforts.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0885-7482
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10896-016-9830-2
ID  - ref1
ER  -