Violence Against WomenPub Date : 2026-11-01Epub Date: 2026-02-03DOI: 10.1177/10778012251409155
Aisling Swaine
{"title":"Conflict-Related Coercive Control: A Framework for Understanding Women's Experiences of Group-Based Coercive Control in Conflict-Affected Settings.","authors":"Aisling Swaine","doi":"10.1177/10778012251409155","DOIUrl":"10.1177/10778012251409155","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This paper presents a new \"Framework of Paramilitary-related Coercive Control.\" Based on empirical research in Northern Ireland, the paper evidences how coercive control can be used <i>as an analytical lens</i> to approach understanding of armed-actor-related intimate-partner violence, as well as being <i>a form</i> of conflict-related harm. The paper advances the concept of \"conflict-related coercive control,\" showing how the predatory nature of armed group social control is the basis for the endemic gendered control of women. It expands the study of intimate partner-based coercive control towards group-based control of women, and by so doing, expands the concept of social control, evidencing the gendered nature of armed group governance.</p>","PeriodicalId":23606,"journal":{"name":"Violence Against Women","volume":" ","pages":"5240-5266"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2026-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13601690/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146114450","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: 2025-10-31DOI: 10.1177/10778012251391128
Jill Theresa Messing, Hsiu-Fen Lin, Karin Wachter, Iris Cardenas, Cecilia Suarez, Cherra M Mathis, Veronica P S Njie-Carr, Bushra Sabri, Jacquelyn Campbell
{"title":"The Predictive Validity of the Danger Assessment for Immigrant Women (DA-I).","authors":"Jill Theresa Messing, Hsiu-Fen Lin, Karin Wachter, Iris Cardenas, Cecilia Suarez, Cherra M Mathis, Veronica P S Njie-Carr, Bushra Sabri, Jacquelyn Campbell","doi":"10.1177/10778012251391128","DOIUrl":"10.1177/10778012251391128","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Immigrant survivors of intimate partner violence (IPV) face particular risks and have unique strengths; IPV risk assessments must account for diverse lived experiences. This validation study of the Danger Assessment for Immigrant (DA-I) women assessed risk factors and experiences of IPV across four timepoints among immigrant IPV survivors from diverse world regions (<i>n</i> = 122). The Receiver Operating Characteristic Area Under the Curve assessed the predictive validity of the DA-I, which ranged from .794 to .892 in the full sample and .652-.943 in regional subsamples. Used appropriately, the DA-I offers survivors an opportunity to make knowledgeable and empowered decisions regarding their safety.</p>","PeriodicalId":23606,"journal":{"name":"Violence Against Women","volume":" ","pages":"5481-5508"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2026-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145423074","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: 2025-11-20DOI: 10.1177/10778012251397975
Erin E Hoffman, Kayleigh E Zinter, Megan R Greeson, Emily Patton, Annie Wegrzyn, Peggy Tull
{"title":"Medical Advocates' Care for Sexual Assault Survivors: Emergency Room Nurses' Perspectives.","authors":"Erin E Hoffman, Kayleigh E Zinter, Megan R Greeson, Emily Patton, Annie Wegrzyn, Peggy Tull","doi":"10.1177/10778012251397975","DOIUrl":"10.1177/10778012251397975","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This qualitative study examined what medical advocates do that is helpful and unhelpful in their interactions with sexual assault survivors from the perspective of nurses. Data were <i>N</i> = 22 semistructured interviews with sexual assault nurse examiners (SANEs) and non-SANEs. Inductive thematic analysis was used. Helpful ways advocates worked with survivors included <i>providing emotional support</i>, <i>caring for tangible needs</i>, <i>providing information</i>, <i>supporting patient choice</i>, <i>staying with and focusing on the patient</i>, and <i>facilitating follow-up care</i>. Unhelpful ways advocates worked with survivors included <i>poor patient service</i> and <i>not respecting patient wishes.</i> SANE training did not influence nurses' perceptions of advocate helpfulness.</p>","PeriodicalId":23606,"journal":{"name":"Violence Against Women","volume":" ","pages":"5187-5208"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2026-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12928195/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145565560","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: 2025-11-20DOI: 10.1177/10778012251395021
Riswana B, Baiju Gopal
{"title":"Psychic Restructuring in Trauma Recovery Among the Sri Lankan Tamil Refugee Women.","authors":"Riswana B, Baiju Gopal","doi":"10.1177/10778012251395021","DOIUrl":"10.1177/10778012251395021","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This qualitative study explored the dimensions of psychic restructuring (PR) in trauma recovery among Sri Lankan Tamil refugee women. In-depth interviews were conducted with 20 women residing at refugee camps in southern India; the acquired data was analyzed using Reflexive Thematic Analysis. PR encompasses positive, negative, and neutral dimensions; it comprises the changes in social dynamics, healing of psychic wounds, and reunification of the individual and collective psyches. Its key positive dimensions included symbolic representations, channeling the attitudes and victimization experiences, and positive self-concept. Findings highlight the critical role of innovative PR-based mental health interventions in empowering refugee women by enhancing self-representation and agency.</p>","PeriodicalId":23606,"journal":{"name":"Violence Against Women","volume":" ","pages":"5509-5537"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2026-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145565574","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}
Kristin B Golden, Jae Wan Choi, J Irene Harris, Maud Purcell, Anne E Godlin, Robyn L Gobin
{"title":"Predictors of Growth From Spiritual Struggle in Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence.","authors":"Kristin B Golden, Jae Wan Choi, J Irene Harris, Maud Purcell, Anne E Godlin, Robyn L Gobin","doi":"10.1177/10778012261492318","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/10778012261492318","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>When coping with intimate partner violence (IPV), many women describe religion/spirituality as a source of comfort and strength. However, they may simultaneously experience distress from religious/spiritual struggles. This mixed-methods study surveyed 58 women who experienced such struggles. It asked whether the struggles could paradoxically lead to spiritual and posttraumatic growth. It additionally sought to identify religious/spiritual factors that were predictive of such growth. The study found that positive religious coping (e.g., turning to God for help) directly predicted growth from spiritual struggle. Other factors (e.g., religious engagement and perceptions of God's help) predicted growth indirectly.</p>","PeriodicalId":23606,"journal":{"name":"Violence Against Women","volume":" ","pages":"10778012261492318"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2026-10-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149224967","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}
{"title":"Rethinking Revictimization.","authors":"Joyce Mok","doi":"10.1177/10778012261498912","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/10778012261498912","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Survivors of childhood abuse have a heightened risk of experiencing adulthood interpersonal violence. Existing theories explain revictimization through the victim's deficits and past experiences of violence. These theories fail to explain the causes of revictimization, can lead to ineffective interventions, and can harm victims. This article presents a secondary analysis of the qualitative literature inspired by Eve Tuck's formulation of desire-based research, which originally aimed to address similar narratives in the fields of education research and Indigenous studies. This analysis shows the benefits of a theoretical approach that situates the individual's motivations within an interpersonal, social, and cultural context.</p>","PeriodicalId":23606,"journal":{"name":"Violence Against Women","volume":" ","pages":"10778012261498912"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2026-10-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149196803","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}
{"title":"The Double-Edged Sword of Trauma Talk: Frozen Fright, Paradoxical Resilience, and the Legal Negotiation of Credibility in Rape Cases.","authors":"Stina Lindegren, Maritha Jacobsson","doi":"10.1177/10778012261497242","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/10778012261497242","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Trauma is central to understanding victims' responses to sexual assault in legal contexts, but its role in credibility assessments remains contested. This study examines how trauma discourse is expressed, negotiated, and interpreted in rape trials. It is based on a qualitative reflexive thematic analysis of 10 rape cases in Sweden, including recorded courtroom interrogations (i.e., complainants' testimony and cross-examinations) and follow-up interviews with complainants. The results show that references to <i>frozen fright</i> can support credibility by explaining passivity but are often contested as exaggerated or inconsistent. Its limitations in complex cases motivate the concept of <i>paradoxical resilience</i>, capturing seemingly contradictory yet rational survival strategies. This concept may contribute to more nuanced interpretations in legal proceedings.</p>","PeriodicalId":23606,"journal":{"name":"Violence Against Women","volume":" ","pages":"10778012261497242"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2026-10-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149166282","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}
Nurseli Yeşim Sünbüloğlu, Gülden Sayilan, Çimen Günay-Erkol, Oğuz Can Ok, Selin Akyüz
{"title":"Men's Engagement in Gender Equality in Turkey: Intersectional, Political, and Organisational Challenges From NGO and Municipality Perspective.","authors":"Nurseli Yeşim Sünbüloğlu, Gülden Sayilan, Çimen Günay-Erkol, Oğuz Can Ok, Selin Akyüz","doi":"10.1177/10778012261497317","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/10778012261497317","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Global efforts to involve men in gender-based violence prevention reveal a complex mix of progress, challenges, and evolving strategies. While men's roles as allies gain recognition, significant barriers remain. Drawing on data from interviews with 26 facilitators from NGOs and municipalities in Turkey, this research explores challenges in three areas: intersectional dynamics, political context, and organisational structures. How the NGOs and municipalities operationalise their promotion of equitable anti-violence behaviours depending on structural factors opens a new avenue to discuss the interplay between organisational culture and the broader political landscape, affecting individual responses to such programmes.</p>","PeriodicalId":23606,"journal":{"name":"Violence Against Women","volume":" ","pages":"10778012261497317"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2026-10-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149168723","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}
{"title":"A Novel Gamified Approach to Measuring Dating Violence Attitudes: The Role of Relationship Self-Efficacy Among University Students.","authors":"Ilknur Atasever, Emel Taşçı Duran","doi":"10.1177/10778012261495052","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/10778012261495052","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This cross-sectional study examined dating violence attitudes and relationship self-efficacy among 381 university students, using a novel gamified platform-a field first-to boost engagement and reduce social desirability bias. Participants rejected violence-tolerant attitudes (DAVS <i>M</i> = 1.91), with sexual violence rated most acceptable. Male students scored higher than females on DAVS total (<i>p</i> < .001) and all five subscales (<i>p</i> < .05). Independent predictors included male gender (β = .237), younger age (β = -.120), relationship duration of 1-3 years (β = .123), and lower relationship self-efficacy (β = -.334). Assessments took 10-12 min; whether gamification improves engagement or reduces bias warrants comparative testing.</p>","PeriodicalId":23606,"journal":{"name":"Violence Against Women","volume":" ","pages":"10778012261495052"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2026-10-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149138207","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}
Annalisa Cecconi, Cinzia Albanesi, Carlo Tomasetto
{"title":"A Fight for All Women: Social Change as a Framework for Meaning Among Professionals Working With Gender-Based Violence Survivors.","authors":"Annalisa Cecconi, Cinzia Albanesi, Carlo Tomasetto","doi":"10.1177/10778012261495051","DOIUrl":"10.1177/10778012261495051","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Research on work with survivors of gender-based violence (GBV) has primarily focused on its emotional burden and implications for practitioners' well-being. This study explores how professionals working in GBV services experience and make sense of their work, drawing on 23 interviews analyzed using reflexive thematic analysis. Participants' accounts revealed challenges related to the persistence of GBV and sexism in society and to job precarity, but also highlighted the meaning they attribute to their work as a political commitment to supporting women and contributing to social change. The findings underscore the importance of understanding practitioners' well-being within the broader social and political context of GBV work.</p>","PeriodicalId":23606,"journal":{"name":"Violence Against Women","volume":" ","pages":"10778012261495051"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2026-10-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149138158","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}