Intimate Partner Violence Overview

Questions and Answers

What is Intimate Partner Violence?

Violence involving strangers

Violence occurring in workplaces

Violence involving friends

Violence involving current or former spouses or romantic partners (correct)

Which terms for IPV used in the past are considered too limiting today? (Select all that apply)

Domestic Violence (correct)

Bullying

Family Violence (correct)

Spouse abuse (correct)

How many of the non-fatal violence incidents experienced by men and women from 2002 through 2011 involved altercations with an intimate partner?

1/3

What does the term Patriarchal History involve? (Select all that apply)

Practice of wife-beating Signup and view all the answers

What is one common perception of IPV?

Wife beating is not seen as deviant or pathological, but rather as a part of a patriarchal family system. Signup and view all the answers

What does the Presidential Proclamation indicate about IPV?

IPV has gained national recognition throughout the U.S. Signup and view all the answers

What are types of domestic violence? (Select all that apply)

Emotional abuse Signup and view all the answers

Define physical abuse.

Hitting, slapping, shoving, grabbing, pinching, and other forms of physical force. Signup and view all the answers

Define sexual abuse.

Coercing sexual contact or behavior without consent. Signup and view all the answers

Define emotional abuse.

Undermining an individual's self-worth or self-esteem. Signup and view all the answers

Define economic abuse.

Making an individual financially dependent through control over financial resources. Signup and view all the answers

Define psychological abuse.

Causing fear by intimidation or threatening physical harm. Signup and view all the answers

What is the Conflict Tactics Scale (CTS)?

A self-reporting inventory. Signup and view all the answers

What are some advantages of the Conflict Tactics Scale?

Standardized protocol Signup and view all the answers

What are some disadvantages of the Conflict Tactics Scale?

No info on frequency or degree of force Signup and view all the answers

What is considered the most fertile advance in IPV research?

Conflict Tactics Scale Signup and view all the answers

What are some research findings with the Conflict Tactics Scale? (Select all that apply)

25% of all couples will experience IPV Signup and view all the answers

What are some signs of abuse? (Select all that apply)

Threats of physical harm Signup and view all the answers

What was the trend of IPV rates from 1994 to 2011?

There is a decline, although a gap still persists. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Intimate Partner Violence (IPV)

Involves violence between current or former spouses or romantic partners.
Historical terms like spouse abuse, domestic violence, and family violence are now viewed as too limiting.

Prevalence of IPV

Approximately one-third of non-fatal violence incidents from 2002 to 2011 involved intimate partners.

Patriarchal Influence

Historically, women have been viewed as property within patriarchal societies, with customs like wife-beating normalized.
Ideologies that support patriarchy continue to influence cultural and social institutions.

National Recognition

IPV has received acknowledgment at the national level through Presidential Proclamations in the U.S.

Types of Domestic Violence

Physical abuse: entails hitting, slapping, shoving, and deprivation of medical care.
Sexual abuse: involves coercing any sexual behavior without consent, including marital rape.
Emotional abuse: undermines self-worth through criticism and name-calling.
Economic abuse: creates financial dependency by controlling resources and restricting employment or education.
Psychological abuse: inflicts fear through intimidation and threats, including harm to self or family.

Research Tools

The Conflict Tactics Scale (CTS) is a self-reporting inventory used in IPV research.
Benefits of CTS include a standardized protocol that helps minimize memory decay and allows for refinements.
Limitations of CTS: surveys typically involve only one partner, lacking frequency or severity data.

Findings from IPV Research

25% of couples will experience IPV in their lifetime, with higher rates of victimization among women compared to breast cancer occurrence.
Courtship violence may serve as a precursor for future marital interactions, with similar patterns observed in same-sex relationships.

Recognizing Signs of Abuse

Abusive indicators may include: disdainful put-downs, control over daily activities and social interactions, physical harm, restricting financial access, and threats concerning family or pets.
Additional signs can be intimidation with weapons, destruction of property, and psychological manipulation regarding criminal actions or personal integrity.

Trends in IPV Rates

A decline in IPV rates was observed between 1994 and 2011; however, a significant gap remains in addressing and preventing IPV effectively.

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Description

This quiz covers the critical aspects of intimate partner violence (IPV), including its definitions, prevalence, and types. Participants will also explore the historical context of IPV, patriarchal influences, and national recognition of this issue. Gain insight into the complexities of intimate relationships and societal impacts.