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{"title":"A Longitudinal Investigation of Intimate Partner Violence Victimization and Mental Health among Sexual and Gender Minorities Assigned Female at Birth.","authors":"Sarah W Whitton, Gregory Swann, Charlie Giraud, Michael E Newcomb","doi":"10.1177/08862605251341278","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/08862605251341278","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Sexual and gender minority people assigned female at birth (SGM-AFAB) experience disproportionately high rates of intimate partner violence victimization (IPVV), raising concerns about effects on their mental health. However, research on the psychological effects of IPVV among SGM people is sparse, primarily cross-sectional, and narrow in its assessment of IPVV and mental health. We aimed to extend this literature by using multiwave longitudinal data to assess the effects of multiple forms of IPVV on SGM-AFAB mental health. A racially diverse sample of 488 SGM-AFAB individuals (age 16-32 at baseline) completed 7 waves of data across 3.5 years, reporting at each wave on psychological, physical, sexual, coercive control, and SGM-specific IPVV and polyvictimization (i.e., experiencing multiple types of IPVV), as well as depressive and anxiety symptoms, problematic alcohol and cannabis use, suicide contemplation and attempts, and self-harm. Using multilevel models, we estimated the within- and between-person associations between each type of IPVV and each mental health outcome. Results revealed the most robust effects of IPVV on depressive and anxiety symptoms, which were associated with almost all IPVV types at both the between- and within-person levels. Psychological, physical, and sexual IPVV and polyvictimization also showed both within- and between-person associations with self-harm behaviors. Most IPVV types showed between-person associations with consideration of suicide and suicide attempts. Though less consistent across IPVV type and level of analysis (within- vs. between), IPVV was also associated with problematic substance use. Together, findings indicate clear negative effects of IPVV on the mental health of SGM-AFAB individuals, underscoring the need for policy and interventions aimed at preventing IPVV and supporting IPVV survivors in this vulnerable population.</p>","PeriodicalId":16289,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Interpersonal Violence","volume":" ","pages":"8862605251341278"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-05-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144173907","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":"Design and Validation of a Moral Anger Scale for Online and Offline Peer Aggression in the School Context.","authors":"Daniel Falla,Antonio Cabrera-Vázquez,Rosario Ortega-Ruiz,Eva M Romera","doi":"10.1177/08862605251336356","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/08862605251336356","url":null,"abstract":"Moral emotions play a crucial role in aggressive group dynamics. Developing specific instruments to measure these emotions is essential for understanding the decision-making processes. In particular, moral anger refers to the anger elicited by perceived injustice or transgressions of ethical values. This emotion is especially relevant in the school context, where research suggests an association between the anger experienced in reaction to aggression and their ethical behavior. However, to date, no specific instrument has been developed to measure moral anger in response to such situations. This study aimed to design and validate a scale for measuring moral anger in the context of online and offline peer aggression and to examine the predictive validity of the instrument in relation to defending behaviors. A total of 3,183 pupils (51.6% boys, Mage = 12.76, SD = 1.52) participated in the study. The results confirmed that the unidimensional model provided the best fit, presenting good psychometric properties in terms of reliability and validity. Likewise, the invariance and replicability of the scale were tested across gender and age groups. Good incremental predictive validity was also demonstrated, as evidenced by a positive association between moral anger and defending behaviors. In conclusion, the instrument designed in this study can be used to measure moral anger in aggressive peer contexts, both online and offline. Identifying moral anger is a key to understanding group dynamics in cases of aggression and power imbalance, as well as the behavior of bystanders. Moreover, this research contributes to the development of interventions aimed at promoting social justice, equity, and the creation of a more peaceful society that actively opposes mistreatment and aggression.","PeriodicalId":16289,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Interpersonal Violence","volume":"13 1","pages":"8862605251336356"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-05-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144146043","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":"COVID-19-Related Lockdowns and Teen Dating Violence Prevalence Across Gender, Race, and Sex of Sexual Partners.","authors":"Madeline Hudson,Cherie Miner,Brit'ny Stein,Micah Hartwell","doi":"10.1177/08862605251339644","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/08862605251339644","url":null,"abstract":"Research has identified increased rates of intimate partner violence (IPV) as a damaging aftereffect of COVID-19 lockdowns. While this association has been well documented in adult populations, there has been minimal research examining potential shifts in rates of teen dating violence (TDV) across the pandemic period. Members of historically minoritized groups are at particular risk for IPV victimization and perpetration. Further, some of these groups have been disproportionately impacted by the pandemic, which may lead to additional increased risk. As such, an intersectional lens is necessary to adequately investigate pandemic-related changes in TDV rates. To explore these potential relations, we examined rates of TDV before and after the COVID-19 pandemic, across a nationally representative population. The current study utilized data from the Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System, a nationwide survey of health risk behaviors experienced by students in grades 9 to 12 in the United States. Pairwise t-tests were used to identify demographic differences among outcomes. Change in prevalence of outcomes across years was assessed by using absolute and relative measures of association overall and by demographic sub-groups. We found that while teen dating rates significantly decreased, rates of both physical and sexual TDV increased with sexual TDV rising significantly. In analyses by subgroup, we found significant rises in sexual TDV for females, whites, and adolescents reporting opposite-sex sexual contacts. Non-significant rises in sexual TDV rates were noted for males and Hispanics/Latinos. We also observed significantly elevated rates among students reporting both-sex sexual contacts, although rates did not change significantly between timepoints. Our findings suggest that the pandemic's impact on teen behaviors has been complex, with differential effects across different demographic groups. These results highlight the importance of ongoing tracking of TDV rates, especially during global crises, in order to better protect and support at-risk youth.","PeriodicalId":16289,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Interpersonal Violence","volume":"93 1","pages":"8862605251339644"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-05-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144136690","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":"Invisible Violations: An Exploratory Study into Public Sentiments on Nonconsensual Distribution of Intimate Images in Trinidad and Tobago.","authors":"Troy Smith,Andy Short","doi":"10.1177/08862605251338793","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/08862605251338793","url":null,"abstract":"Nonconsensual distribution of intimate images (NDII), commonly misrepresented as \"revenge porn,\" is a growing form of cyber harassment and online sexual violence that disproportionately affects women and challenges traditional social frameworks. Despite increasing global research on NDII, Caribbean-based studies remain scarce, leaving critical gaps in understanding how regional cultural norms, gender roles, and legal structures shape public perceptions of this phenomenon. This study employs a mixed-methods approach to examine public attitudes toward NDII in Trinidad and Tobago, analyzing demographic, social proximity to survivors, and ideological factors that influence perceptions of both survivors and perpetrators. Findings indicate significant gender differences in victim-blaming attitudes, with men more likely to attribute responsibility to survivors, while religiosity emerged as a key factor in shaping protective attitudes. Additionally, latent profile analysis reveals three distinct perception groups: high, moderate, and low victim-blaming clusters, which highlight the complexity of societal views on NDII. Qualitative findings further underscore the social stigma, psychological impact, and justice-seeking behaviors associated with NDII, reinforcing the need for targeted policy reforms, digital literacy education, and survivor-centered interventions in the Caribbean. Overall, this study contributes to regional discourse on cyber-based sexual violence, offering evidence-based recommendations to inform legal frameworks and public awareness initiatives.","PeriodicalId":16289,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Interpersonal Violence","volume":"39 1","pages":"8862605251338793"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-05-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144136766","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":"Building the Evidence on Preventing Youth Commercial Sexual Exploitation: A Nonrandomized, Quasi-experimental Evaluation of the Not a Number Trafficking Prevention Program.","authors":"Lisa M Jones,Jennifer E O'Brien,Suzanne E Graham","doi":"10.1177/08862605251336355","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/08862605251336355","url":null,"abstract":"Few evaluations have been conducted of trafficking and educational programs aimed at reducing commercial sexual exploitation (CSE) and trafficking of youth, despite the growing implementation of these programs across the United States. The current study uses a quasi-experimental design to evaluate the Not a Number (NAN) trafficking prevention program in two high schools in Houston, TX (N = 449). In both high schools, changes were measured through preprogram and postprogram surveys (approximately 2 months postprogram delivery) for students receiving NAN during health class (implementation group) and students in physical education classes who did not receive NAN (control group). We hypothesized that students in the implementation groups who received the NAN program would see the following changes: (a) improved awareness and understanding of the problem of CSE; (b) increased help-seeking capacity; and (c) improved safety planning. The study found support for increased CSE awareness and increased help-seeking self-efficacy. There was mixed support for the program's impact on safety planning. The current study is an advancement in knowledge about the efficacy of prevention education approaches to CSE of youth. While findings are promising, additional evaluations of this and other prevention education programs directed at CSE are needed to build the knowledge of what works to effectively prevent CSE among youths.","PeriodicalId":16289,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Interpersonal Violence","volume":"23 1","pages":"8862605251336355"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-05-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144136765","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":"Alcohol and Cannabis Use in the Context of Violence Experiences and Traditional Masculinity Attitudes Among Black Emerging Adult Men in Baltimore, Maryland.","authors":"Lea Marineau,Shadae Chambers,Kamila A Alexander","doi":"10.1177/08862605251336350","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/08862605251336350","url":null,"abstract":"Cannabis and alcohol use can be coping mechanisms for young Black men who have experienced violence. Less is known about cannabis and alcohol use among men with cumulative violence experiences, including intimate partner violence (IPV). The purpose of this study was to describe alcohol and cannabis use in the context of violence experiences and traditional masculinity attitudes. Black men ages 18 to 24 (N = 100) were recruited from community centers serving disconnected youth in Baltimore, MD. They completed cross-sectional surveys and a subsample participated in a total of three focus groups (n = 17). Cumulative violence was a composite variable comprising experiences of IPV, child abuse, witnessing family violence, and neighborhood violence. Cannabis and alcohol use and violence experiences were summarized using descriptive statistics. Focus group data were managed in a software program and thematically analyzed among three team members. Most participants reported cannabis use (61%) and two or more cumulative violence experiences (70%), with a smaller percentage reporting frequent binge drinking (15%). Two themes described cannabis and alcohol use motivations: (a) Coping and (b) Social connectedness. \"That's my escape for real\" described a participant coping with experiences of trauma and violence. \"It's a social thing\" described participant use that facilitated and enhanced peer social connectedness in the context of collective trauma. A Baltimore-based sample of young Black men reported multiple forms of violence. Alcohol and cannabis helped men cope with experiences of trauma and violence and enhance social connections. Black men's cumulative experiences of violence should be considered when addressing alcohol and cannabis use.","PeriodicalId":16289,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Interpersonal Violence","volume":"1 1","pages":"8862605251336350"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-05-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144146041","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":"Romantic Jealousy, Intimate Partner Violence, and Envy: An Ethnographic Study of Acid Attacks in Cambodia.","authors":"Maurice Eisenbruch","doi":"10.1177/08862605251318270","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/08862605251318270","url":null,"abstract":"Acid attacks are generally considered to be a pernicious expression of gender-based violence (GBV) and a global health issue that until recently mainly affected countries in Africa, South and Southeast Asia, and Latin America. However, little is known about the cultural contexts for acid attacks and, in particular, the culture-gender intersect. In Cambodia, the first publicly reported case took place in 1999, and attacks have continued since then. This study aims to identify the cultural construction and meaning of acid attacks from the inside out to provide evidence to guide culturally acceptable interventions. Ethnographic fieldwork was conducted with survivors, their families, and perpetrators in towns and villages across Cambodia, representing 88 cases of acid attacks. Qualitative analysis was conducted to identify the cultural beliefs related to the perceived causes and significance of acid attacks. The \"cultural attractors\" driving acid attacks are based on Khmer Buddhist beliefs such as karmic links between perpetrator and their target, inherited endowment, character, the Buddhist \"triple poison,\" zodiacal birth status, astrological incompatibility of a couple, and moral blindness. One group of attacks can be seen as gender-based, either triggered by romantic jealousy or in the context of intimate partner violence. A second group, triggered by envy, is not gender-based and arises as a result of community conflict and inequity. The analysis of conceptual metaphors can enrich our understanding of the complex emotions of romantic jealousy and envy. The cultural lens enriches an intersectoral understanding of violence, including GBV, wherein local Buddhist \"cultural attractors\" explain the cruelty of perpetrators and the suffering of survivors. Further research can inform the cultural responsiveness of multidisciplinary interventions involving trauma-informed Buddhist therapy.","PeriodicalId":16289,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Interpersonal Violence","volume":"3 1","pages":"8862605251318270"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-05-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144146042","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":"Exploring the Relationship Between Childhood Maltreatment and Suicidal Ideation: Gender Differences in the Mediating Roles of Self-Compassion and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder","authors":"Ruochen Li, Xinran Zhang, Luming Liu, Qingyun Yu, Wenchao Wang","doi":"10.1177/08862605251339640","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/08862605251339640","url":null,"abstract":"Existing studies and theories suggest that childhood maltreatment by parents is a significant risk factor for suicidal ideation. While prior research has examined various influencing factors, further exploration is needed to clarify the shared mechanisms underlying this relationship. This study examines the mediating roles of self-compassion and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and whether this association differs by gender. Adopting a longitudinal design, we conducted self-report surveys at three different time points, each 6 months apart. The final sample comprised 517 students (299 women; <jats:italic>M</jats:italic> <jats:sub>age</jats:sub> = 19.00, <jats:italic>SD</jats:italic> = 1.31) from four universities in China, all of whom had been exposed to at least one type of childhood maltreatment before the age of 16. Bias-corrected bootstrap estimation was employed to examine the mediating relationships. After controlling for negative life events, our analysis revealed gender-specific mediating pathways. We found that uncompassionate self-responding and PTSD played a chain mediating role in the relationships between childhood maltreatment and suicidal ideation for women only. In contrast, for men, there was a positive relationship between childhood maltreatment and suicidal ideation via an indirect path from compassionate self-responding to PTSD. Our findings suggest that compassionate self-responding may serve as a protective factor for those who were abused or neglected during their childhood, while uncompassionate self-responding may aggravate negative psychological outcomes such as PTSD and later suicidal ideation. In addition, special attention should be given to the observed gender differences in these pathways. Gender-specific interventions may be more effective in mitigating the long-term psychological impacts of childhood maltreatment.","PeriodicalId":16289,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Interpersonal Violence","volume":"24 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-05-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144133705","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":"“I Feel Closer to Her Now That I Know What She Went Through”: Findings from a Survey on Siblings’ Relationships Following Childhood Sexual Abuse","authors":"Rosaleen McElvaney, Simon Dunne, Laura Cahill, Rachael McDonnell Murray","doi":"10.1177/08862605251339635","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/08862605251339635","url":null,"abstract":"Limited attention has focused on sibling relationships following disclosure of childhood sexual abuse. This study sought to investigate changes, if any, in sibling relationships before, immediately following disclosure, and at the present time, from the perspective of non-abused adult siblings. A cross-sectional survey design was used to measure the extent of closeness, explore changes in relationships, and whether closeness varied according to other factors such as age, gender, birth order, or favoritism by parents. Analysis of 99 participant responses indicated that participants felt more close to their siblings following disclosure. Further analysis indicated that while participants felt more positive feelings toward their abused sibling when the abuser was intrafamilial, they felt less close to them than when the abuser was extrafamilial. The findings highlight the complexity of relational dynamics and emotional responses (e.g., ambivalence) in family relationships in general, and sibling relationships in particular, as family members manage the fallout of child sexual abuse. More research is needed to explore the impact of sexual abuse on this important family relationship.","PeriodicalId":16289,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Interpersonal Violence","volume":"57 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-05-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144133703","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":"Help-Seeking Among Women Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence in Thailand: A Qualitative Research Study.","authors":"Tipparat Udmuangpia, Nancy Glass, Supawadee Thaewpia, Benjaporn Thitiyanviroj, Chuka Emezue, Yang Li, Tina Bloom","doi":"10.1177/08862605251338794","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/08862605251338794","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Limited evidence exists on help-seeking, access, and use of support services and resources by survivors of intimate partner violence (IPV) in Thailand. This study uses qualitative descriptive methods to explore help-seeking behaviors of adult (18 years and older) Thai women who reported IPV in the past 6 months. Twenty-seven women were recruited through social media and consented to participate in a confidential interview conducted via telephone. The interview data was analyzed using content analysis. Findings found that survivors' perceptions of help-seeking varied, with participants recognizing potential support from members of their social network while also viewing IPV as a private matter. Fear of blame and encouragement to end relationships were identified as barriers to seeking help. Positive experiences with help-seeking included feeling empowered, prioritizing health, safety planning, and encouragement to seek formal support, such as healthcare providers and crisis centers. Factors delaying formal help-seeking included experiencing emotional abuse only, concern for children, cultural attitudes, and a lack of awareness about resources. Situation severity and support from friends and family influenced help-seeking behaviors. Strategies to increase help-seeking behaviors included educating survivors and their support networks and using technology to improve resource accessibility. These findings suggested that multi-professionals and policymakers should understand the complexities of help-seeking behaviors and provide culturally appropriate IPV and mental health resources. Further research and tailored interventions are needed to enhance help-seeking behaviors and reduce stigma among Thai IPV survivors.</p>","PeriodicalId":16289,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Interpersonal Violence","volume":" ","pages":"8862605251338794"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-05-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144127814","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}