Emma S Bardwell, Shannon A Elliott, Ethan C Levine, Kimberly L Goodman
{"title":"LGBTQIA+ Identity-Related Concerns of Sexual Assault Survivors Who Access an Anonymous Online Hotline.","authors":"Emma S Bardwell, Shannon A Elliott, Ethan C Levine, Kimberly L Goodman","doi":"10.1177/08862605241291913","DOIUrl":"10.1177/08862605241291913","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>LGBTQIA+ individuals experience higher rates of sexual violence victimization than their heterosexual, cisgender counterparts. Emerging research suggests unique barriers to disclosure and help-seeking in the aftermath of sexual assault, but relatively little work has examined LGBTQIA+ identity-related concerns discussed in a help-seeking context. This study examined anonymous, archival data, from a sample of 292 visitors to the National Sexual Assault Online Hotline. Analyses were limited to visitors who identified as the victim of a sexual violence event, disclosed they identified as LGTBQIA+, and discussed concerns related to their gender identity and/or sexual orientation. Open-ended responses from hotline staff revealed four overarching themes: (1) Identity-related blame and discrimination, (2) barriers to disclosure and/or help-seeking, (3) discussion of identity and/or behavior, and (4) When perpetrators are LGBTQIA+. Practitioners should be aware of the unique barriers LGBTQIA+ survivors face in disclosure and help-seeking and how their experiences may differ from heterosexual, cisgender survivors. Findings underscore the need for more affirming and accessible care for LGBTQIA+ survivors.</p>","PeriodicalId":16289,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Interpersonal Violence","volume":" ","pages":"4455-4478"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142681989","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Sexual Double Standards and Violence in Intimate Partner Relationships: The Role of Empathy in the Consumption of Online Sexual Content.","authors":"Emma González-Marugán, Elena Felipe-Castaño","doi":"10.1177/08862605241298938","DOIUrl":"10.1177/08862605241298938","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The aim of this study was to evaluate the fit of an explanatory theoretical model of the relationship between sexual double standards (SDS) and violence in intimate partner relationships when empathy and online access to sexual material are taken into account. Cluster sampling was used to select 490 university students for participation in the study. The mean age of the participants was 21.89 years (<i>SD</i> = 3.52) and 70% were female. A battery of questionnaires was administered comprising the SDS scale, the sexuality on the internet and social networks questionnaire (CSRI-1), interpersonal reactivity index, and the intimate partner violence (IPV) questionnaire. The questionnaires were administered in a group-classroom setting. The results show that empathy acts as a protective and mediating variable because it reduces the impact of online sexual material on violent behavior. In addition, it was seen that the consumption of online sexual material has a direct impact on IPV and SDS. These findings point to the importance of taking empathy and the consumption of online sexual material into account in the development of prevention and intervention programs for tackling violence in young couples.</p>","PeriodicalId":16289,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Interpersonal Violence","volume":" ","pages":"4733-4753"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142681991","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The Impact of Violent Media Content and Knowledge of Viable Responses to Cyberviolence on Good Citizenship Behavior Among South Korean Adolescents.","authors":"Eugene Lee, Peter Schulz, Hye Eun Lee","doi":"10.1177/08862605241297377","DOIUrl":"10.1177/08862605241297377","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Exposure to cyberviolence among adolescents has become a societal issue in the media-saturated world. In this study, we examine whether or not exposure to violent media content, victimization or perpetration experiences, parental and teacher intervention, susceptibility, knowledge of viable responses when exposed to cyberviolence, and awareness of legal consequences influence the witnessing of cyberviolence among adolescents. Additionally, we investigate the characteristics that lead to good citizenship behavior when adolescents witness cyberviolence. We analyzed annual national survey data from 2018 to 2022 among adolescents in South Korea, including data collected from students ranging from grades 4 to 12. There were patterns that existed across five survey years; adolescents who were more exposed to violent media content, who were younger, and who experienced being perpetrators were more likely to be in an environment where they witnessed cyberviolence. The results also showed that less exposure to violent media content and knowing viable responses when witnessing cyberviolence increased the likelihood of adolescents adopting good citizenship behaviors. Educating adolescents about viable actions they can take when witnessing cyberviolence can lead to good citizenship. Making the online ecosystem a safe space for adolescents requires the attention of several parties: adolescents, parents, teachers, and online platforms.</p>","PeriodicalId":16289,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Interpersonal Violence","volume":" ","pages":"4651-4685"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142644364","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Xiu Dai, Zhehao He, Xiangyuan Chu, Qiuhui Lei, Jinyong Wang, Weihang Chen, Jing Wen, Jun Liu, Zhizhong Wang, Xiuquan Shi
{"title":"Association Between Workplace Violence and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Among Healthcare Workers in China, 2020 to 2023.","authors":"Xiu Dai, Zhehao He, Xiangyuan Chu, Qiuhui Lei, Jinyong Wang, Weihang Chen, Jing Wen, Jun Liu, Zhizhong Wang, Xiuquan Shi","doi":"10.1177/08862605241297323","DOIUrl":"10.1177/08862605241297323","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This is the first study in China to investigate the prevalence of workplace violence (WPV) and its long-term association with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among healthcare workers. Conducted across various time points from March 27, 2020, to April 10, 2023, the research employed a four-wave repeated cross-sectional design involving 14,993 healthcare workers from 32 provincial administrative regions across the country. Nurses accounted for 34.3% of the sample, while doctors accounted for 65.7% of the sample, with a higher concentration in western China. Multivariate logistic regression analysis was employed to identify the risk factors for WPV, and hierarchical logistic regression models were used to examine the association between PTSD and WPV. The findings revealed that 71.4% of healthcare workers reported experiencing or witnessing WPV, with nearly half (47.5%) indicating exposure to violent incidents within the past year. Further analysis revealed significant associations between WPV incidence and various factors, including age, gender, work experience, work setting, and a history of contact with Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients (the odds ratio [OR] of these influencing factors ranged from 1.10 to 2.03. All the <i>p</i>-values were less than .05). 28.5% of healthcare workers displayed symptoms of PTSD, with WPV identified as a major risk factor contributing to these symptoms (lifetime WPV: OR = 1.61, 95% CI [1.47-1.76]; 1-year WPV: OR = 1.75 [1.61-1.90]). Therefore, it is imperative to prioritize the mental health of healthcare workers and implement effective measures to prevent and mitigate WPV, ensuring their physical and psychological well-being as well as occupational safety.</p>","PeriodicalId":16289,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Interpersonal Violence","volume":" ","pages":"4629-4650"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142590925","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Effect of Childhood Maltreatment and Peer Victimization on Antisocial Behavior in Chinese Left-Behind Children: A Latent Profile and Mediation Analysis.","authors":"Youlong Qi, Xingnan Fan, Wen Liu, Huan Qi, Jiaqi Zhang, Changyuan Zhou, Shuang Lin","doi":"10.1177/08862605251375373","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/08862605251375373","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Left-behind children (LBC) face the high incidence of childhood maltreatment and peer victimization, which further increases their risk of engaging in antisocial behavior. Few studies simultaneously considered adverse childhood experiences and the associations with antisocial behavior in LBC. This study used latent profile analysis to identify profiles of childhood maltreatment and peer victimization of LBC, as well as the mediating role of psychological capital between latent profiles and antisocial behavior. A total of 1004 LBC (50.1% girls, <i>M</i><sub>age</sub> = 11.65, <i>SD</i> = 1.24) participated in the study. After 1 year (Time 2), the data of 931 participants were collected. The profiles of childhood maltreatment and peer victimization in LBC were identified: low risk, doubly disadvantaged, and severe neglect. Compared with low risk, doubly disadvantaged and severe neglect had higher level of antisocial behavior a year later. Taking low risk as a reference, doubly disadvantaged significantly positively predicted LBC's antisocial behavior, and psychological capital played a partial mediating role between the links. Taking low risk as a reference, severe neglect had a significant predictive effect on antisocial behavior through the mediation of psychological capital. The results of this study help to understand the potential complexity of adverse childhood experiences in LBC. It provides theoretical support for the prevention and intervention of antisocial behavior in LBC.</p>","PeriodicalId":16289,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Interpersonal Violence","volume":" ","pages":"8862605251375373"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145206777","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Glenn J Wagner, Dan Siconolfi, Carrie L Nacht, Erik D Storholm
{"title":"Disclosure and Help Seeking Related to Intimate Partner Violence Victimization, Perpetration, and Bidirectional Abuse in a National Sample of Sexual Minority Men.","authors":"Glenn J Wagner, Dan Siconolfi, Carrie L Nacht, Erik D Storholm","doi":"10.1177/08862605241298301","DOIUrl":"10.1177/08862605241298301","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>About one-third of sexual minority men (SMM) report intimate partner violence (IPV) victimization, and one-fourth report IPV perpetration, in their lifetime. IPV disclosure and help seeking are key processes of coping with or managing exposure to abuse. We surveyed 500 SMM residing across the United States who enrolled in project EROS (Empowering Relationships and Opportunities for Safety). In all, 201 participants reported any type of IPV in the past 6 months (including 109 who reported both victimization and perpetration); these men were then categorized as experiencing balanced bidirectional (<i>n</i> = 53), predominantly victimization (<i>n</i> = 113), and predominantly perpetration (<i>n</i> = 35) IPV. In each of these groups, close to one-third (25.7%-34.5%) had disclosed their IPV experience and one-fifth (13.2%-20.0%) had sought help; however, within the perpetration group, none of the 16 participants who only reported perpetration (the other 19 reported some victimization) disclosed their IPV. Group sizes allowed us to examine correlates of IPV disclosure and help seeking among the bidirectional and victimization groups, from among demographic, psychosocial, relational, and IPV characteristics, using bivariate statistics and multiple logistic regression. Greater IPV victimization was positively correlated with disclosure in both groups, and it was the lone independent correlate in multiple regression analysis (in the victimization group). Greater IPV victimization was also a strong positive and independent correlate of help seeking in multiple regression analysis within the victimization group, as was greater partner assertiveness in conflict resolution. There were no independent correlates of disclosure and help seeking within the bidirectional group. These findings highlight the need for efforts to empower SMM to seek support and services when exposed to IPV, and to do so early in the occurrence of IPV.</p>","PeriodicalId":16289,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Interpersonal Violence","volume":" ","pages":"4574-4605"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12122840/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142755215","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Joana Jaureguizar, María Dosil-Santamaría, Nuria Galende, Iratxe Redondo
{"title":"Evaluation of the Effectiveness of the CDA-Stop Program: Cyberviolence Prevention Program for Adolescent Couples.","authors":"Joana Jaureguizar, María Dosil-Santamaría, Nuria Galende, Iratxe Redondo","doi":"10.1177/08862605241294240","DOIUrl":"10.1177/08862605241294240","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Dating cyberviolence is a frequent problem among young people, with severe consequences both when it takes place and when establishing future relationships. This phenomenon has been on the rise in recent years, and there is increasing concern from governments and institutions to address it. However, there are not many programs to prevent it. The Cyber Dating Abuse-Stop program is proposed precisely with this objective: to prevent partner cyberviolence from an early age by adapting to their characteristics and addressing different variables related to it. A quasi-experimental design was used, with a control group and pre- and posttest measurements. Participants were 409 adolescents between ages 12 and 17 years; 236 participants who took part in the 12 sessions of the program, and 173 participants who were assigned to the control group. The program consisted of sessions that required active participation of the participants, including role playing, guided discussions, viewing of videos and clips, debates, etc. The program was effective in variables such as the ability to identify one's own cyberviolence, sexism, myths about romantic love, and the perception of Internet risks, with significant improvements in the experimental group compared to the control group. Other variables, such as self-esteem and empathy, did not improve significantly with the program. The program has been effective in preventing cyberviolence in dating relationships among adolescents. The implications of the results are discussed, as well as aspects to be considered in future program applications.</p>","PeriodicalId":16289,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Interpersonal Violence","volume":" ","pages":"4526-4555"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12408942/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142590935","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"I Belong: Gender and Sexuality Minoritized Students' Positive Perceptions of Campus Climate Protect Against PTSD Following Sexual Assault.","authors":"Natalie J Bilal, Joanna Herres","doi":"10.1177/08862605241297314","DOIUrl":"10.1177/08862605241297314","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Sexual assault is a widespread problem among institutions of higher education. Students whose gender and/or sexuality are minoritized (GSM; non-cisgender and/or non-heterosexual) are especially vulnerable to experiencing sexual assault and its negative consequences, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). A sense of belonging within the campus community can protect victims of sexual assault from negative psychological outcomes; however, no study to date has examined whether this aspect of a positive campus climate protects GSM victims, in particular, from developing more severe PTSD symptoms after sexual assault. We hypothesized that GSM victims would experience more severe PTSD symptoms than non-GSM victims after experiencing sexual assault and that their perceptions of campus climate would moderate this relationship. All undergraduate students from a public liberal arts college on the East Coast were asked to participate in an online survey about their history of sexual assault and emotional well-being. Of those who completed the survey, approximately 18% reported a history of sexual assault (<i>N</i> = 146). GSM victims of sexual assault reported more severe PTSD symptoms than non-GSM victims; however, a significant interaction showed that PTSD symptoms were similar for GSM and non-GSM victims with high ratings of campus climate. Thus, positive perceptions of campus climate protected GSM students from experiencing more severe PTSD symptoms. These findings inform administrative efforts by suggesting the need for more inclusive support resources (i.e., crisis centers and orientation materials), curricula, and community spaces for GSM students.</p>","PeriodicalId":16289,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Interpersonal Violence","volume":" ","pages":"4884-4894"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142590985","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Partner Abusive Behaviors in the Lives of Never-Battered, Formerly Battered, and Currently Battered Women.","authors":"David Mehlhausen-Hassoen, Zeev Winstok","doi":"10.1177/08862605251375415","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/08862605251375415","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study investigates the spectrum of abusive behaviors experienced by women in intimate relationships by comparing their prevalence among women in nonviolent and violent partnerships, utilizing a new validated measure introduced here. Using data from 926 Israeli women, the research examines 20 distinct abusive behaviors, testing 3 hypotheses: that mildly severe abusive behaviors (e.g., verbal aggression, emotional manipulation) are more common than severe ones (e.g., physical violence, threats); that physical violence co-occurs with both mildly severe and severe abuse; and that mildly severe abusive behaviors persist in nonviolent relationships, albeit at lower rates. Findings reveal that mildly severe abusive behaviors are more prevalent, with 99.8% of women reporting at least one form of abuse. Physical violence is significantly associated with both mildly severe and severe abuse, with currently battered women experiencing the highest number of abusive behaviors (<i>M</i> = 13.03), followed by previously battered women (<i>M</i> = 7.66) and never battered women (<i>M</i> = 2.92). The cessation of physical violence is associated with a decline in severe abusive behaviors, while mildly severe forms persist even in nonviolent relationships. The study highlights the importance of recognizing the full range of abusive behaviors women face, beyond physical violence, to better understand and address intimate partner violence. By emphasizing the co-occurrence and escalation of abuse, the research advocates for a comprehensive approach to intervention and prevention. Additionally, the findings suggest that societal norms influence the prevalence of abusive behaviors, with less severe forms being more socially tolerated. This study contributes to a broader understanding of intimate partner violence by underscoring the need to address both violent and nonviolent forms of abuse in policy and practice.</p>","PeriodicalId":16289,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Interpersonal Violence","volume":" ","pages":"8862605251375415"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145206754","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Alyssa J MacDonald, Diane Holmberg, E Lisa Price, Rhea Ashley Hoskin
{"title":"Women's Experiences of Adult Sexual Assault, by Perpetrator Gender and Participant Sexual Orientation.","authors":"Alyssa J MacDonald, Diane Holmberg, E Lisa Price, Rhea Ashley Hoskin","doi":"10.1177/08862605241291586","DOIUrl":"10.1177/08862605241291586","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The vast majority of theoretical and empirical research assessing sexual assault (SA) focuses on man-against-woman SA (MWSA), leaving other forms such as woman-against-woman SA (WWSA) understudied. Relatively simple questions, such as the relative frequency of WWSA for women of different sexual orientations, the tactics (e.g., coercion, force), or forms (e.g., groping, vaginal penetration) employed in WWSA remain unanswered. To address these issues, 268 women (approximately one-third of each bisexual, lesbian, and heterosexual) completed an online survey reporting on whether or not they had experienced a variety of nonconsensual sexual experiences in their adult lifetime, asking specifically about perpetration by men <i>and</i> women. Results indicated that although SA perpetrated by men was far more common, a substantial minority of participants reported having experienced WWSA. In general, tactics and forms employed were similar, regardless of the gender of the perpetrator or the woman's sexual orientation, with two exceptions: bisexual women had experienced higher rates of MWSA, and lesbian women had experienced more SA in the form of oral sex compared to other groups. Implications for theory, empirical research, and especially community and clinical practice are discussed.</p>","PeriodicalId":16289,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Interpersonal Violence","volume":" ","pages":"4479-4499"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12408930/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142644367","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}