TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2023//
TI  - The role of food and food behaviors in intimate partner violence
JO  - Journal of family issues
A1  - Shimizu, Rei
A1  - Barocas, Briana
A1  - Cipollina, Jessamin
A1  - Cotner, Michaela
A1  - Murakami, Nancy
A1  - Park, Yangjin
A1  - Yang, Sejung
A1  - Munson, Michelle R.
SP  - 1572
EP  - 1596
VL  - 44
IS  - 6
N2  - There is a paucity of research that systematically examines how food behaviors play a role in intimate partner violence (IPV). Therefore, this qualitative study aims to answer the broad question, what role do food behaviors play in intimate relationships? Food behavior narratives emerging from participants of court-mandated domestic violence (DV) offender treatment programs were analyzed using grounded theory methods. Five themes emerged. Two described inflammatory/harmful roles: (1) food as a trigger for anger and violence and (2) food as a mechanism of "othering." One theme described the role of food behaviors in promoting unequal and equal relationships: (3) food as an embodiment of gender roles. Two themes described reconciliatory/beneficial roles: (4) food as a mechanism of recognition and (5) and food as a representation of group rapport. Food behaviors can escalate into conflicts but can also be used as a tool to resolve conflicts. Limitations and the need for future research are further discussed.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0192-513X
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0192513X211064863
ID  - ref1
ER  -