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Intimate Terrorism by Women Towards Men: Does it Exist?
Denise A Hines1, Emily M Douglas
1Clark University.
Journal of Aggression, Conflict and Peace Research
|December 18, 2010
Summary
This study reveals women commit severe intimate partner violence (IPV), including intimate terrorism, against men. Male victims often engage in violent resistance, challenging traditional views of IPV.
Area of Science:
- Criminology
- Sociology
- Psychology
Background:
- Intimate partner violence (IPV) research often overlooks female perpetration against men.
- Traditional frameworks attribute IPV to patriarchy and male dominance.
- Johnson's (1995) typology distinguishes common couple violence (CCV) from intimate terrorism (IT).
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate Johnson's (1995) theory on intimate partner violence (IPV) typologies.
- To examine the nature of IPV experienced by male helpseekers.
- To compare male helpseekers with a community sample regarding IPV patterns.
Main Methods:
- Study involved 302 male helpseekers who experienced IPV from female partners.
- A comparison group of men from the general community was included.
- Johnson's (1995) typology of common couple violence (CCV) and intimate terrorism (IT) was applied.
Main Results:
- Male helpseekers predominantly experienced intimate terrorism (IT) perpetrated by female partners.
- Violence by male victims was identified as violent resistance.
- Community men involved in IPV aligned with the common couple violence (CCV) pattern.
Conclusions:
- Findings challenge the notion that severe IPV and intimate terrorism are exclusively male behaviors.
- Acknowledging women's perpetration of severe IPV against male partners has significant implications.
- Results inform research, policy, and practice concerning intimate partner violence.
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