Violence Against Women

Haglund, Kristin; Belknap, Ruth Ann; Edwards, Lisa M.; Tassara, Marcel; Hoven, James Van; Woda, Aimee

doi: 10.1177/1077801218808395pmid: 30355176

In the United States, teen dating violence (TDV) is a concern across ethnic groups. Attitudes and correlates of violence differ by gender, culture, and acculturation. This study used a qualitative interpretive approach. Data were obtained in focus groups with 23 Latino male adolescents. Themes reflected contexts of participants’ lives, and definitions and nature of dating relationships and TDV. Participants described the importance of respecting dating partners, the destructive effects of TDV, and the pressure to display masculinity that can lead some young men to perpetrate TDV. These results may advance culturally relevant interventions to promote healthy relationships and prevent dating violence.

Kirwan, Mitchell; Lanni, Daniel J.; Warnke, Andrew; Pickett, Scott M.; Parkhill, Michele R.

doi: 10.1177/1077801218808396pmid: 30360699

Sexual assault remains a significant problem on college campuses, and previous research identifies alcohol and emotion regulation as potential contributors to perpetration. Data were collected from 101 male undergraduates, assessing emotion regulation difficulties, sexual aggression perpetration toward women, and alcohol consumption. Results showed that emotion regulation moderated the relationship between alcohol consumption and sexual aggression, such that those with high emotion regulation difficulties were more likely to behave in a sexually aggressive manner. Thus, men with high emotion regulation difficulties may be more likely than those with low difficulties to use alcohol to overcome their inhibitions and perpetrate sexual aggression.

Murphy, Brett A.; Manning-Geist, Beryl; Conrad, Amelia; Chao, Samantha J.; Desalegn, Dawit; Richards, Alexis; Borovali, Melis; Sexton, Sarah; Goedken, Jennifer

doi: 10.1177/1077801218807097pmid: 30370821

Taylor, Nik; Riggs, Damien W.; Donovan, Catherine; Signal, Tania; Fraser, Heather

doi: 10.1177/1077801218809942pmid: 30419803

This article reports on a thematic analysis of open-ended questions about how humans respond to violence directed toward animals in the context of violent human relationships, derived from an Australian–U.K. survey of people of diverse genders and/or sexualities. From the 137 responses, three major themes were identified: (a) animals are an important source of support, (b) humans actively protect animal companions, and (c) witnessing animal abuse can trigger leaving violent relationships. The findings offer unique insights for practitioners into the help-seeking needs of people of diverse genders and/or sexualities who live with animal companions in the context of domestic violence.

Brubaker, Sarah Jane; Keegan, Brittany

doi: 10.1177/1077801218807096pmid: 30370826

Changes in how campuses respond to sexual assault under Title IX may dramatically alter the experiences of survivors and the roles of responders. This exploratory study examines how the roles of campus-based sexual assault victim advocates are changing and the effects on advocacy and survivors. Although most advocates agree that Title IX has increased awareness and reporting of sexual assault, they are concerned about the loss of confidential outlets for reporting, conflicts with other responders, and devaluation of their role. Some advocates see professionalization as a solution, whereas others worry that professionalization might negatively affect their ability to serve survivors.

Love, Hanna; Dank, Meredith; Esthappan, Sino; Zweig, Janine

doi: 10.1177/1077801218808397pmid: 30360693

Despite the attention forced marriage has received abroad, it remains poorly understood in the United States. This study is one of the first to examine the practice domestically, with a focus on service provision. Using interviews with those who have experienced forced marriage and relevant stakeholders, we describe challenges in recognizing, naming, and disclosing forced marriage. Findings indicate that people are unaware forced marriage services exist, face barriers to disclosing, may not identify with the term, and are reluctant to seek services. They suggest the need for training, consistent organizational definitions, inclusive terminology, programming aimed at root causes, standardized identification methods, and cultural competency.