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IPV: Self-Blame by the Victim

The research collection considers how survivors of intimate partner violence may blame themselves for abuse. The cited research considers characterological and behavioral self-blame, perceived control, shame, and psychological adjustment among women experiencing intimate partner violence, with studies reporting associations involving self-esteem, post-traumatic stress symptoms, and abuse experiences.

IPV: Female Initiated Violence Against Men

The collected material examines intimate partner violence perpetrated by women against male partners. It presents research and review findings on male victims, including reported physical abuse, controlling behavior, fear, injury, help-seeking, and how reciprocal violence relates to injury; the studies also describe varied patterns and contexts of partner violence.

IPV: Domestic Violence and Suicide

The articles examine reported links between intimate partner violence, psychiatric symptoms, and suicide attempts. They examine hospital use and psychiatric symptoms among battered women, including reported suicide attempts, depression, anxiety, and other correlates, across follow-up and case-control samples, and compare findings with matched or control groups.

IPV: Duluth Model

The source presents the Duluth Model as one framework for understanding and responding to intimate partner violence. It reviews the model’s theoretical basis, research critiques and defenses, and comparisons with other perpetrator and victim interventions, including reported recidivism patterns and calls to incorporate trauma and substance-use treatments.

IPV: Violence and Sexual Assault

This resource examines the relationship between intimate partner violence and sexual assault. It compiles research on coerced sexual activity within relationships, including a Tehran survey of married women that assessed associations with other violence, psychological symptoms, and marital attitudes, alongside research on responses to sexual abuse.

IPV: Dimensions of Violence and Control

Intimate partner violence is examined through patterns of violence, control, and related dynamics. The compilation covers topics including undue influence, jealousy, victim self-blame, trauma bonding, threats, isolation, minimization, use of children or pets, male privilege, and economic abuse, drawing on research and practice literature.