Gender symmetry and asymmetry in violent relationships: Patterns of mutuality among racially diverse women

Rebecca Weston; Jeff R. Temple; Linda L. Marshall

doi:10.1007/s11199-005-7142-8

Gender symmetry and asymmetry in violent relationships: Patterns of mutuality among racially diverse women

Rebecca Weston, Jeff R. Temple, Linda L. Marshall

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Abstract

Three patterns of mutual intimate partner violence (IPV) are proposed, based on frequency and severity: Male primary perpetrator (MPP), female primary perpetrator (FPP), and symmetrical (SYM). Patterns and effects of ethnicity were examined with 445 African American, Euro-American, and Mexican American low-income women experiencing mutual IPV. More relationships were classified as MPP (54%) than SYM (35%) or FPP (11%). Comparing women's and men's perpetration of several types of IPV (e.g., threats, severe physical) indicated MPP-pattern women experienced all IPV types more often and were more likely to sustain injury than their male partners. Fewer gender differences were found in the FPP pattern. Racial/ethnic groups were more similar than different; previously reported differences may be explained by variation in socioeconomic status.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	553-571
Number of pages	19
Journal	Sex Roles
Volume	53
Issue number	7-8
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/s11199-005-7142-8
State	Published - Oct 2005
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Gender differences
Injury
Low-income
Male and female perpetration
Physical violence

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Gender Studies
Social Psychology
Developmental and Educational Psychology

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