Married Women's Views on Causes of Intimate Partner Violence
Author Information
Author(s): Hamzeh Behrooz, Farshi Mirtaghi Garousi, Laflamme Lucie
Primary Institution: Karolinska Institutet
Hypothesis
What do married women in Kermanshah think are the causes and triggers of intimate partner violence against women?
Conclusion
Women believe that many proposed causes and triggers can lead to intimate partner violence, and their views are largely unaffected by their socioeconomic status or prior victimization.
Supporting Evidence
- 92.2% of women agreed that addiction of a partner is a potential cause of intimate partner violence.
- 88.5% agreed that unpleasant verbal communication can trigger intimate partner violence.
- Over 80% of women believed that mental problems of children are a consequence of intimate partner violence.
Takeaway
The study asked married women what they think causes violence in relationships, and most agreed on several factors that could lead to it.
Methodology
Women aged 25-45, married for at least 5 years, were interviewed using a structured questionnaire at public health centers.
Potential Biases
Social desirability bias may have influenced responses, particularly regarding sensitive topics like violence.
Limitations
The study may not represent all married women in the area, and there could be under-reporting of victimization.
Participant Demographics
Participants were mostly housewives, with a majority having low education levels and coming from Kurdish ethnicity.
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