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Marital rape: history, research, and practice.

Jennifer A Bennice1, Patricia A Resick

  • 1University of Missouri-St Louis, Center for Trauma Recovery, St Louis, MO 63121, USA.

Trauma, Violence & Abuse
|December 31, 2003
PubMed
Summary

Marital rape is a serious issue with sparse research, despite growing recognition. This review examines its history, prevalence, impact, and treatment barriers, offering recommendations for professionals.

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Area of Science:

  • Sociology
  • Criminology
  • Psychology

Background:

  • Marital rape has historically been invalidated legally and culturally.
  • This invalidation has led to negative treatment implications for victims.
  • Despite increased recognition over 20 years, research remains limited.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a comprehensive review of the current marital rape literature.
  • To discuss the history of legal, cultural, and professional invalidation of victims.
  • To review existing research and identify barriers to treatment.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of marital rape studies.
  • Analysis of historical legal and cultural contexts.
  • Examination of prevalence, descriptive, and comparison studies.

Main Results:

  • Marital rape is prevalent and causes significant post-trauma distress.
  • Existing research has limitations in scope and depth.
  • Barriers to effective treatment for victims persist.

Conclusions:

  • Marital rape requires further research and professional attention.
  • Addressing historical invalidation is crucial for victim support.
  • Recommendations are provided for improved professional practice and treatment.

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