Journal of Interpersonal Violence最新文献

{"title":"Colliding Traumas and Unexpected Outcomes: Examining Complex Relationships Between Sexual Violence, Intersectional Discrimination, and Suicidal Thoughts.","authors":"Stella W J Son, Evan J Basting, Mary C Jensen, Emma J Poole, Alyssa M Medenblik, Jacqueline A Sullivan, Jae Eun Kwak, Gregory L Stuart","doi":"10.1177/08862605261442584","DOIUrl":"10.1177/08862605261442584","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Suicide is a serious and growing concern in South Korean adolescents. Poly-victimization (i.e., having experienced multiple types of victimization) is a risk factor for increased levels of suicidal ideation (SI) among adolescents. The current study examined the interactive effects of sexual victimization and intersectional discrimination on SI using a national sample of Korean adolescents. Moderation analysis showed that intersectional discrimination moderated the relationship between sexual violence and SI. Specifically, the relationship between sexual victimization and SI was significant and positive in low (-1 <i>SD</i>), medium (mean), and high (+1 <i>SD</i>) levels of intersectional discrimination. In addition, the results indicated that adolescents who experienced sexual victimization in the past year and experienced high levels of intersectional discrimination had the highest chance of experiencing frequent SI. However, the significant negative interaction results suggest that the difference in SI in those who experienced sexual victimization in the past year and those who did not appeared smaller at higher levels of intersectional discrimination. These findings highlight the complexity of poly-victimization and the importance of the need for more nuanced approaches in mental health interventions for individuals affected by multiple forms of victimization.</p>","PeriodicalId":16289,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Interpersonal Violence","volume":" ","pages":"8132-8159"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2026-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147973186","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":"Cumulative Recall Across Frequent Brief Assessments of Interpersonal Violence: Reliability and Validity.","authors":"Amy M Smith Slep, Michael F Lorber, Richard E Heyman, Natalia Lapshina, David C Cantor, Bonnie S Fisher, Reanne Townsend, Susan H Chibnall","doi":"10.1177/08862605261444010","DOIUrl":"10.1177/08862605261444010","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Frequent brief assessments (FBAs) of intimate partner violence (IPV) perpetration and victimization, as well as other related forms of interpersonal violence, might be preferable to typical survey assessments asking respondents to reflect over longer periods of time. In this article, we examine the extent to which FBAs of psychological and physical IPV, stalking, and nonconsensual sexual contact perpetration and victimization possessed convergent and lagged convergent validity with more typical, longer measures of the phenomena over a 6-month recall period. We also examined whether FBA-based measures of these phenomena could account for additional variance in indicators of individual (i.e., PTSD symptoms, problematic substance, and depressive symptoms) and relationship (e.g., relationship satisfaction, flooding, and coercion) functioning after controlling for the same phenomena as assessed in a retrospective survey. A representative sampling frame was used to recruit a sample of young adults as they were transitioning out of high school. As part of a larger project, after completing an enrollment survey, some participants were randomly assigned to complete FBAs of interpersonal violence perpetration and victimization. All participants were asked to complete a second, longer assessment that asked participants to report interpersonal violence over the previous 6 months, along with measures of individual and relationship functioning. Cumulative FBA measures showed excellent convergent validity, good lagged convergent validity, and some instances of significant incremental validity, especially with respect to IPV and relationship functioning. FBAs might be an important alternative approach to standard surveys to understand fluctuations in interpersonal violence perpetration and victimization.</p>","PeriodicalId":16289,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Interpersonal Violence","volume":" ","pages":"7874-7901"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2026-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147838866","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":"Cultural Risk and Protective Factors Associated With Sexual Assault Among Hispanic and Non-Hispanic White Women.","authors":"Daisy Ramos, Elizabeth A Yeater","doi":"10.1177/08862605261485290","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/08862605261485290","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>There is a paucity of research on sexual assault among Hispanic college women. Existing studies indicate that Hispanic college women, relative to non-Hispanic White women, report similar mental health sequelae following a sexual assault; thus, factors that protect or increase their risk are an area worthy of further investigation. Emerging research suggests that Latino cultural values, such as familism, social affiliation, and ethnic identity, may serve as protective factors for sexual assault among Hispanic college women, while acculturation with mainstream culture and perceived discrimination may function as risk factors. A substantial body of research also has found that alcohol and cannabis use increase risk for sexual assault. This study examined whether ethnicity moderated the effects of cultural protective and risk factors on sexual assault experiences among Hispanic and non-Hispanic White college women. Participants included 329 college women who completed self-report questionnaires on cultural factors, alcohol and cannabis use, and sexual assault history since the age of 14. Ethnicity was associated significantly with sexual assault severity, with Hispanic women, relative to non-Hispanic White women, reporting less severe sexual assault experiences. Perceived discrimination was associated positively with sexual assault severity among both Hispanic and non-Hispanic White women, as was greater alcohol and cannabis use. These findings highlight the importance of exploring additional cultural factors that may influence sexual assault risk among non-Hispanic White and Hispanic college women.</p>","PeriodicalId":16289,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Interpersonal Violence","volume":" ","pages":"8862605261485290"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2026-09-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149081172","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":"Risk Factors for Sexual Violence Perpetration Among Adult Men: The Role of Problematic Pornography Consumption, Sexual Consent, and Rape Myths.","authors":"Camila Isabel Ramírez-Sandoval, Laura Elvira Muñoz-García, Juan Carlos Sierra, María Del Mar Sánchez-Fuentes","doi":"10.1177/08862605261485291","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/08862605261485291","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Sexual violence has often been conceptualized as an extreme form of gender inequality, and in some theoretical frameworks, it is linked to patriarchal social structures that may contribute to the normalization of male domination and sexual coercion. Understanding the factors associated with sexual violence perpetration among men is essential for improving risk assessment, prevention, and intervention strategies. The present study examined whether problematic pornography consumption (PPC), attitudes toward sexual consent, and adherence to rape myths are associated with the perpetration of sexual violence among heterosexual cisgender Spanish men. The sample consisted of 383 adult men aged between 18 and 61 years, of whom 34% reported having committed at least one act of sexual violence. Sexual violence perpetration was assessed using a standardized self-report measure that captures multiple forms of sexual aggression. A latent class analysis identified two distinct risk profiles (low risk and high risk) among men with a history of sexual violence (HSV), allowing for the examination of heterogeneity in patterns of perpetration. The results showed that men with a HSV reported higher levels of PPC, less positive attitudes toward sexual consent, and greater adherence to rape myths compared with men without such a history. These differences were particularly pronounced among men classified within the high-risk profile. Moreover, adherence to rape myths emerged as the most consistent predictor across different forms of sexual aggression, whereas PPC and negative attitudes toward sexual consent intensified risk in specific profiles. Overall, these findings underscore the importance of integrating these variables into forensic assessment processes, interventions targeting sexual offenders, and the development of public policies aimed at preventing sexual violence.</p>","PeriodicalId":16289,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Interpersonal Violence","volume":" ","pages":"8862605261485291"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2026-09-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149081178","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":"Post-Traumatic Growth and Depreciation Among Women Exposed to Intimate Partner Violence: The Predictive Role of Core Beliefs and Resilience.","authors":"Tugba Yilmaz, Hatice Belkıs Pesen, Merve Nur Çömlekci, Selge Kurt, Rüşen Sinecem","doi":"10.1177/08862605261486842","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/08862605261486842","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Traumatic experiences can lead to negative changes in an individual's evaluations of themselves, others, and the world by disrupting their belief systems. The purpose of this study is to examine post-traumatic depreciation (PTD) and post-traumatic growth (PTG) in women exposed to physical violence by an intimate partner, as well as the psychological factors potentially associated with these variables. The research was conducted with 72 female participants aged 19 to 63 reached through purposeful sampling. Findings indicated that psychological resilience has a strong protective effect on PTD, whereas the disruption of core beliefs is a risk factor that significantly predicts PTD. Contrary to expectations, no significant relationship was found between the disruption of core beliefs or psychological resilience and PTG. This result suggests that in chronic and interpersonal traumas, the shattering of the belief system does not spontaneously lead to PTG; instead, it may contribute to PTD when the disruption remains unrepaired. These findings indicate that in clinical interventions for survivors of violence, targeting PTG alone may not be sufficient; interventions aimed at strengthening psychological resilience and repairing disrupted core beliefs play a critical role in preventing PTD.</p>","PeriodicalId":16289,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Interpersonal Violence","volume":" ","pages":"8862605261486842"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2026-09-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149074975","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":"A Cycle of Gendered Vulnerability: Understanding Violence, Poverty, and Systemic Failure Among Refugee Women in Malawi.","authors":"Leso Munala, Frances Kimber, Hanan A Abusbaitan, Sarah Hoffman, Mary Hearst, Anna Pirsch, Anne Dressel, Angelica Walton, Pempho Chinkondenji, Gladys Phiri, Veronica Kamanga, Maggie Kathewera Banda, Wakhonderachi Likha, Alexa Lopez, Lucy Mkandawire-Valhmu","doi":"10.1177/08862605261485297","DOIUrl":"10.1177/08862605261485297","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Gender-based violence (GBV) is an urgent global health and social problem. GBV has implications for women's health outcomes and causes disruption to an individual's ecosystem, including their educational attainment, economic stability, and safety. Refugee women are an underserved subpopulation of women who experience extreme vulnerability related to GBV and poor maternal health outcomes. The primary aim of the study was to gain foundational knowledge about the relationship between gender inequality and GBV in the lives of childbearing-aged refugee women in Malawi, including healthcare utilization. Specifically, we sought to (a) explore women's perspectives on the gendered nature of violence, poverty, and vulnerability in the refugee camp context, (b) understand women's experiences and perceptions of health and social services for GBV survivors, and (c) identify structural factors that facilitate or impede women's access to justice and support. Guided by the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), we conducted a qualitative analysis reporting on the qualitative sub-study of a larger mixed-methods project. A total of 50 women were interviewed using focus group discussions from a refugee camp in Malawi on their health, well-being, and experiences with GBV. Data were analyzed using reflexive thematic analysis. The findings revealed a cycle of gendered poverty, vulnerability, and a gendered system response. The following three subthemes were identified: (a) single motherhood and abandonment as drivers of poverty, (b) marriage as a gendered survival strategy, and (c) the constraining effect of children and caregiving. Poverty is gendered, driven by abandonment, enforced through survivalist marriages, and cemented by caregiving constraints. Systemic responses often replicate the very power imbalances that enable GBV, further perpetuating the cycle. These findings underscore the need for culturally appropriate policies and integrated interventions to address the intersecting social and structural factors contributing to gendered violence, poverty, and vulnerability among refugee women.</p>","PeriodicalId":16289,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Interpersonal Violence","volume":" ","pages":"8862605261485297"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2026-09-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149074969","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":"Men's Experiences With Image-Based Sexual Abuse in the United States: Victimization Contexts, Emotional Experiences, and Perceived Vulnerabilities.","authors":"Abbey Michelle Gali, Kevin Ortiz Diaz, Ron Wolfart, Asia A Eaton","doi":"10.1177/08862605261485301","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/08862605261485301","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Image-based sexual abuse (IBSA) is a growing form of technology-facilitated sexual violence, with increasing prevalence across the globe and significant psychological and social consequences. This study explores the unique experiences of United States men victim-survivors of IBSA using a transcendental phenomenological approach to examine how they interpret the interpersonal contexts surrounding their victimization, the forms of abuse they experience, their emotional responses, and the factors they perceive as shaping their vulnerability. Findings highlight the role of intimate partner dynamics in facilitating abuse, with victimization commonly occurring following relational conflict. Participants also described blackmail and retaliatory dissemination as the primary forms of abuse and reported profound emotional consequences following their victimization. Socioeconomic circumstances and social identities also emerged as perceived vulnerability factors. This study underscores the importance of addressing the gendered nature of IBSA, where men (stereotypically framed as perpetrators) are increasingly recognized as victims of this form of abuse. The results call for a reexamination of societal norms around sexual violence and the legal system's response to IBSA, emphasizing the need for more inclusive support structures and policies that account for the unique experiences of male victims.</p>","PeriodicalId":16289,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Interpersonal Violence","volume":" ","pages":"8862605261485301"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2026-09-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149074977","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":"Conflict-Related Sexual Violence Against Males in Ukraine-First Insights on Forms, Perpetrator Characteristics, and (Non)disclosure.","authors":"Yuriy Nesterko, Kim Hella Schönenberg, Heide Glaesmer","doi":"10.1177/08862605261485295","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/08862605261485295","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Sexual violence is a common but often neglected phenomenon of armed conflict. While conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV) is often framed as affecting women and girls, increasing evidence highlights CRSV against males; however, empirical data remain scarce. Between November 2023 and December 2024, an online survey targeting male survivors of CRSV in Ukraine was distributed via social media using a convenience sampling approach. The questionnaire assessed different forms of CRSV, context and perpetrators' characteristics, (non)disclosure, and fear of anticipated stigma. Descriptive statistics were computed for participants who reported at least one event of CRSV; analyses of disclosure and anticipated stigma were based on the available valid data. In total, 67 participants, aged 18 to 58 years, reported multiple and often repeated forms of CRSV. The most frequently reported experiences were sexual touching (<i>n</i> = 52; 77.6%), forced undressing (<i>n</i> = 48; 71.6%), threats of sexual violence (<i>n</i> = 44; 65.7%), and rape (<i>n</i> = 42; 62.7%). Perpetrators were most often male soldiers, police officers, and prison staff, frequently acting in groups. More than half of the participants had not disclosed their experiences of CRSV and reported anticipated stigma, including fear of blame, loss of masculinity, social exclusion, and disbelief. The study contributes to the limited empirical evidence on CRSV against males in conflict settings and highlights anticipated stigma as a potential barrier to disclosure and help-seeking. Although the findings are not generalizable to the wider population, they underscore the need for further research, trauma-informed survivor-centered support services, and stigma-reduction strategies.</p>","PeriodicalId":16289,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Interpersonal Violence","volume":" ","pages":"8862605261485295"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2026-09-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149075037","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":"What Is the Impact of Coercive Control on Children Exposed to Domestic Violence?","authors":"Jeffrey L Edleson","doi":"10.1177/08862605261493557","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/08862605261493557","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Moving beyond traditional frameworks focused on physical violence, the article adopts a comprehensive definition of coercive control as encompassing psychological abuse, isolation, stalking, and the systematic denial of autonomy, and argues that its effects on children are distinct and deeply harmful, often persisting long after direct exposure ends. Three key mechanisms of harm are identified: (1) <i>credible threats</i>, which compel children and mothers to constantly modify their behavior to avoid punishment, creating a chronically stressful environment akin to \"walking on eggshells\"; (2) <i>hypervigilance</i>, a state of continuous environmental scanning that depletes cognitive resources needed for learning and healthy social development; and (3) <i>disruption of developmental milestones</i>, including secure attachment, self-regulation, and social competence. Understudied areas require future research, including children's recovery trajectories after separation from a coercive parent, the use of children as surveillance tools by abusers post-separation, and \"litigation abuse\" whereby legal systems are used to maintain control and destabilize families. The author concludes that effectively protecting children requires recognizing coercive control as a systematic erosion of autonomy and safety, not merely a series of violent incidents, and calls for research to better inform therapeutic interventions and legal policy.</p>","PeriodicalId":16289,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Interpersonal Violence","volume":" ","pages":"8862605261493557"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2026-09-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149075048","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":"Typical Alcohol Use and Bystander Intervention: The Mediating Roles of Comfort With Sexism and Bystander Efficacy Among Navy Service Members.","authors":"Laura D Crocker, Travis N Ray, Andrew J Rizzo, Erin L Miggantz, Jessica R Prince, Zoe Y Zong, Ananya Sharma, Elizabeth D Mayer, Kelly Cue Davis, Amanda K Gilmore, Lindsay M Orchowski, Kristen H Walter","doi":"10.1177/08862605261485232","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/08862605261485232","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Sexual violence and alcohol use are significant public health issues, with particularly high prevalences in the military. Bystander intervention is an evidence-based approach to prevent sexual assault; however, alcohol use can interfere with bystander behavior. Prior research with male college students suggests that heavier alcohol use may affect bystander intentions and behaviors indirectly by influencing attitudes that promote sexual violence and discourage bystander intervention, such as comfort with sexism. The aim of the present study was to examine whether typical patterns of alcohol use were indirectly associated with bystander intention to intervene through comfort with sexism and bystander efficacy. Participants were 500 enlisted active-duty Navy service members, aged 18 and 24 years, who completed an anonymous online survey. A serial mediation model was examined in the full sample and then separately for men and women. Results indicated that the effect of typical alcohol use on bystander intentions to intervene was serially mediated by comfort with sexism and bystander efficacy. Specifically, greater typical alcohol use was associated with greater comfort with sexism, which in turn was associated with lower bystander efficacy, leading to lower bystander intentions to intervene. Results were consistent for both men and women when examined separately. Sexual assault prevention efforts for service members may benefit from integrated approaches that address alcohol use and comfort with sexism in addition to bystander intervention strategies.</p>","PeriodicalId":16289,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Interpersonal Violence","volume":" ","pages":"8862605261485232"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2026-09-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149075050","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}