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Alcohol Use and Physical Intimate Partner Violence Perpetration Among Black Men: The Moderating Effect of
Kerry A Lee1, Melissa E Smith2, Charlotte Lyn Bright3
1Bryn Mawr College, PA, USA.
Journal of Interpersonal Violence
|March 3, 2023
Summary
Alcohol use in adulthood is linked to intimate partner violence (IPV) perpetration. Social support can lessen this risk among Black men, highlighting the need for targeted interventions.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Sociology
- Psychology
Background:
- Consistent evidence links adult alcohol use to intimate partner violence (IPV) perpetration.
- Limited research explores social support as a moderator in this relationship among Black men.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the moderating role of interpersonal social support on the association between adult alcohol use and physical IPV perpetration in Black men.
Main Methods:
- Utilized data from 1,127 Black men from the National Epidemiologic Survey of Alcohol and Related Condition (NESARC, Wave 2).
- Employed descriptive and logistic regression analyses with weighted data using STATA 16.0.
Main Results:
- Adult alcohol use significantly predicted IPV perpetration (OR = 1.18, p < .001).
- Interpersonal social support significantly moderated this relationship (OR = 1.01, p = .002).
- Age, income, and perceived stress were also associated with IPV perpetration.
Conclusions:
- Alcohol use and low social support exacerbate IPV perpetration among Black men.
- Culturally responsive interventions are crucial for addressing these public health issues across the lifespan.
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