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) |
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Pages (from-to) | 553-571 |
Number of pages | 19 |
Journal | Sex Roles |
Volume | 53 |
Issue number | 7-8 |
DOIs | |
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