Violence Against WomenPub Date : 2026-11-01Epub Date: 2025-10-29DOI: 10.1177/10778012251391133
Julia R Ettema, Lee R Eshelman
{"title":"Attachment Style as a Mediator Between Childhood Maltreatment and Thought Suppression in Black Women.","authors":"Julia R Ettema, Lee R Eshelman","doi":"10.1177/10778012251391133","DOIUrl":"10.1177/10778012251391133","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Childhood maltreatment (CM) is a pervasive issue for Black women. Thought suppression is often used to cope with trauma but can worsen trauma-related thoughts and psychopathology. While CM is linked to increased thought suppression, little research has explored underlying factors. This study examined adult attachment styles as mediators between CM and thought suppression among 429 Black women. Parallel mediation analyses indicated increased anxious, but not avoidant, attachment mediated the link between CM types (emotional, physical, and sexual abuse, emotional neglect) and increased thought suppression. Interventions promoting secure attachment and healthy coping may help anxiously attached Black women with CM histories.</p>","PeriodicalId":23606,"journal":{"name":"Violence Against Women","volume":" ","pages":"5319-5346"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2026-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145402067","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Violence Against WomenPub Date : 2026-11-01Epub Date: 2025-11-28DOI: 10.1177/10778012251397966
Kaylee Williams
{"title":"\"There Are No Limits!\": AI Undressing Apps and the Normalization of Nonconsensual Intimate Deepfakes.","authors":"Kaylee Williams","doi":"10.1177/10778012251397966","DOIUrl":"10.1177/10778012251397966","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>AI-powered \"undressing\" apps generate sexually explicit deepfakes from authentic images without consent, representing a profound escalation in image-based sexual abuse. This study analyzes 29 such apps, examining their technical affordances, marketing strategies, revenue models, and privacy policies. Findings reveal that these platforms facilitate and encourage the creation of nonconsensual intimate images (NCII), normalize women's objectification, and contribute to a culture in which women's privacy and autonomy are undermined. By framing deepfake abuse as a form of gender-based violence, this research underscores the urgent need for regulatory interventions to mitigate NCII-related harms and protect victims from exploitation in digital spaces.</p>","PeriodicalId":23606,"journal":{"name":"Violence Against Women","volume":" ","pages":"5267-5288"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2026-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145640489","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Violence Against WomenPub Date : 2026-11-01Epub Date: 2025-12-05DOI: 10.1177/10778012251401897
Silvia Ubillos Landa, Anna Włodarczyk, Marcela Gracia Leiva, Alicia Puente Martínez, Gina Arias Rodríguez, Virginia Azpiolea Herrero
{"title":"Sexual Dating Violence and Suicide Risk: Sequential Mediating Effects of Negative Affect and Coping Strategies in Young Women in Latin America and Spain.","authors":"Silvia Ubillos Landa, Anna Włodarczyk, Marcela Gracia Leiva, Alicia Puente Martínez, Gina Arias Rodríguez, Virginia Azpiolea Herrero","doi":"10.1177/10778012251401897","DOIUrl":"10.1177/10778012251401897","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Sexual dating violence (SDV) is a global issue affecting young women, increasing health risks, including suicide. This study analyzes the relationship between SDV and suicide risk (SR) in 1,239 women aged 18-28 from Chile, Colombia, and Spain, using a cross-sectional, cross-cultural design. Prevalence ranged from 34.9% (Spain) to 50.3% (Chile). Victimization was linked to negative affect, social isolation, emotional suppression, and SR. A direct effect of sexual violence on SR was found only in Spain. Indirect effects varied, with mediators including negative affect, social isolation (Chile, Colombia), and emotional suppression (Spain). Cultural contexts significantly shape these dynamics.</p>","PeriodicalId":23606,"journal":{"name":"Violence Against Women","volume":" ","pages":"5083-5106"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2026-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145688161","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Violence Against WomenPub Date : 2026-11-01Epub Date: 2025-11-21DOI: 10.1177/10778012251397973
Christina M Dardis, Ruisha Prasai, Daniel I Ross
{"title":"Who Intervenes and When? Individual and Situational Correlates of Bystander Behavior When Sexual Images Are Shared Nonconsensually.","authors":"Christina M Dardis, Ruisha Prasai, Daniel I Ross","doi":"10.1177/10778012251397973","DOIUrl":"10.1177/10778012251397973","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Although a popular approach for sexual violence prevention, limited research has explored the role of bystander intervention in the nonconsensual distribution of sexual images (NCD). Among 1,095 undergraduate students, online survey results indicated that although 76% had the opportunity to intervene, only 33% intervened prosocially; the most common prosocial intervention was confronting the perpetrator (28.2% of bystanders). Individual (e.g., bystander gender, sexual orientation, and prior bystander behavior) and situational variables (e.g., perpetrator and victim importance, victim gender, and how the images were shown/shared) were significantly associated with varied bystander behaviors, bearing implications for research and practice.</p>","PeriodicalId":23606,"journal":{"name":"Violence Against Women","volume":" ","pages":"5289-5318"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2026-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145574641","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Violence Against WomenPub Date : 2026-11-01Epub Date: 2025-12-01DOI: 10.1177/10778012251397964
L Allen Furr, Sonia Kapur
{"title":"A Longitudinal Analysis of Intimate Partner Violence in India: Did Changes in the Law Make a Difference?","authors":"L Allen Furr, Sonia Kapur","doi":"10.1177/10778012251397964","DOIUrl":"10.1177/10778012251397964","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act (PWDVA), enacted in 2006, broadened the legal definition of domestic violence and extended protections to women experiencing intimate partner violence (IPV) in India. This article presents a longitudinal analysis to assess if IPV declined after the law's ratification. Findings indicate that while the PWDVA correlated with marginal improvements in certain forms of IPV, other forms of IPV worsened. Deep-rooted social norms continue to influence behaviors and attitudes surrounding IPV, limiting the law's effectiveness. Addressing IPV in India requires a multidimensional strategy that goes beyond legal reforms.</p>","PeriodicalId":23606,"journal":{"name":"Violence Against Women","volume":" ","pages":"5458-5480"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2026-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145655768","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Violence Against WomenPub Date : 2026-11-01Epub Date: 2025-11-24DOI: 10.1177/10778012251395025
Sara E Davies, Jacqui True, Fatemeh Shiri, Yolanda Riveros-Morales
{"title":"Using Data Science to Examine Conflict-Related Sexual Violence.","authors":"Sara E Davies, Jacqui True, Fatemeh Shiri, Yolanda Riveros-Morales","doi":"10.1177/10778012251395025","DOIUrl":"10.1177/10778012251395025","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The lack of data is a major barrier to comprehending conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV). Existing studies indicate a high prevalence of violence but limited documentation. Media are often the first to report CRSV, thus, can data science methods analyze news reports promptly and accurately? We compare manual, machine-learning and Generative AI analysis of thousands of media reports. Five variables can be automatically coded with high accuracy, increasing to over 90% with \"chain of thought\" prompting. Data science can reveal previously unknown CRSV attributes to inform timely prevention, but it has important limitations that researchers, advocates, and policymakers should be aware of.</p>","PeriodicalId":23606,"journal":{"name":"Violence Against Women","volume":" ","pages":"5163-5186"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2026-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13601681/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145597670","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Violence Against WomenPub Date : 2026-11-01Epub Date: 2025-12-04DOI: 10.1177/10778012251397979
Chelsea C Knutson, Patricia Carter, Carol A Carman, Nancy R Downing, Patricia Blair, Stephanie E Meyers
{"title":"Prevalence and Characteristics of Nonfatal Strangulation in Medical Forensic Examination: A Retrospective Chart Review, 2017-2023.","authors":"Chelsea C Knutson, Patricia Carter, Carol A Carman, Nancy R Downing, Patricia Blair, Stephanie E Meyers","doi":"10.1177/10778012251397979","DOIUrl":"10.1177/10778012251397979","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study examined prevalence and characteristics of nonfatal strangulation (NFS) in medical forensic examinations from 2017 to 2023. A retrospective chart review of 1,396 records revealed 243 NFS cases (17.4%), prevalence increasing from 13.3% in 2017 to 22.2% in 2023. Adult NFS comprised 15.2% of cases, children 2.2%. Analysis of the NFS group revealed partner/spouse perpetrators were most common overall. Children were most commonly victimized by friends/acquaintances. NFS disproportionately affected females (94.2% of all NFS cases). Among children experiencing NFS, minority groups were overrepresented, accounting for 74.2% of pediatric NFS cases. The COVID-19 period showed distinct changes in age-related patterns.</p>","PeriodicalId":23606,"journal":{"name":"Violence Against Women","volume":" ","pages":"5372-5387"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2026-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13601683/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145670022","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Violence Against WomenPub Date : 2026-11-01Epub Date: 2025-10-30DOI: 10.1177/10778012251391639
Libbi A Geoghagan, Jonathan M Golding, Jeffrey S Neuschatz
{"title":"Perceptions of \"Stealthing\" in Civil Court.","authors":"Libbi A Geoghagan, Jonathan M Golding, Jeffrey S Neuschatz","doi":"10.1177/10778012251391639","DOIUrl":"10.1177/10778012251391639","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study investigated how jurors perceive victim intoxication in a civil case involving \"stealthing,\" the nonconsensual removal of a condom during sexual intercourse. Participants read a trial summary and made case judgments. Results revealed: (a) more plaintiff decisions when the victim was sober compared to intoxicated; (b) the effect of victim intoxication on case decision was indirectly affected by pro-victim judgments; and (c) the victim's intoxication was a central reason for decisions in favor of the defendant, whereas a lack of consent was central to plaintiff decisions. The results are compared to past findings in the context of rape.</p>","PeriodicalId":23606,"journal":{"name":"Violence Against Women","volume":" ","pages":"5538-5563"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2026-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145410283","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Violence Against WomenPub Date : 2026-11-01Epub Date: 2025-11-27DOI: 10.1177/10778012251397969
A S J Van der Watt, G Spies, S Seedat
{"title":"Longitudinal Neurocognitive Performance in South African Women With HIV and Domestic Violence.","authors":"A S J Van der Watt, G Spies, S Seedat","doi":"10.1177/10778012251397969","DOIUrl":"10.1177/10778012251397969","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The longitudinal effects of distinct intimate partner violence (IPV) types on neurocognition among South African women with HIV are unknown. Mixed linear models determined between-group (IPV exposed vs IPV unexposed) differences in domain-specific and global deficit scores (GDS) and associations with IPV types. There were no between-group differences in cognition (GDS and domain-specific) at baseline or 1-year follow-up. There were significant time*IPV type interaction effects (physical assault, sexual coercion, injury) in attention/working memory. IPV exposure was associated with a lack of cognitive improvement. IPV-screening among women with HIV is important for improved support and targeted interventions.</p>","PeriodicalId":23606,"journal":{"name":"Violence Against Women","volume":" ","pages":"5347-5371"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2026-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13601693/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145640502","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Violence Against WomenPub Date : 2026-11-01Epub Date: 2025-12-03DOI: 10.1177/10778012251399217
Andrés Restrepo-Sánchez
{"title":"\"Shut Up and Let Us Work!\" Silence, Silencing, and Resistance in Obstetrics.","authors":"Andrés Restrepo-Sánchez","doi":"10.1177/10778012251399217","DOIUrl":"10.1177/10778012251399217","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Obstetric violence includes multiple forms of mistreatment perpetrated by healthcare workers and institutions toward patients during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum. A common manifestation is linguistic violence, often presented as mocking, threatening, or yelling at patients. Using critical narrative analysis of 105 semistructured interviews with health providers and patients in Medellín, Colombia, this study found that silence and silencing are forms of violence in obstetrics but can also function as acts of resistance. This study expands current research on language use in cases of violence against women in clinical settings and expands the concept of \"linguistic obstetric violence\" beyond verbal abuse.</p>","PeriodicalId":23606,"journal":{"name":"Violence Against Women","volume":" ","pages":"5564-5591"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2026-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145669970","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}