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Social Abuse in Intimate Partner Relationships: A Hybrid Concept Analysis
1Department of Nursing, 26729Chung-Ang University, Seoul, South Korea.
Trauma, Violence & Abuse
|May 18, 2021
Summary
Social abuse, a form of intimate partner violence (IPV), involves controlling a victim's social interactions. Understanding its attributes and consequences is crucial for intervention and support.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Criminology
Background:
- Belongingness is a fundamental human need, yet its violation is evident in intimate partner violence (IPV).
- Social abuse within intimate relationships lacks a clear conceptual definition, hindering research and intervention.
- This study addresses the conceptual gap by defining and analyzing social abuse in the context of IPV.
Approach:
- A hybrid model of concept analysis, incorporating theoretical, fieldwork, and analytical phases, was employed.
- A systematic literature review identified 20 relevant articles for the theoretical phase.
- Qualitative data from fieldwork refined and confirmed the theoretical findings.
Key Points:
- Four core attributes of social abuse were identified: isolating victims, limiting social engagement, interfering with relationships, and monitoring interactions.
- Perpetrator antecedents include possessiveness, suspicion, infidelity allegations, and fear of abandonment.
- Negative consequences for victims encompass damaged social ties, mental health decline, and impaired help-seeking behaviors.
Conclusions:
- This research expands the theoretical understanding of intimate partner violence by defining social abuse.
- Findings underscore the need for increased awareness and education regarding social abuse among victims and their social networks.
- Interventions should address the specific dynamics of social abuse to better support victims.
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