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Bidirectional Violence in Intimate Relationships: A Systematic Review.
Andreia Machado1, Catarina Sousa2, Olga Cunha1
1Lusófona University, HEI-Lab: Digital Human-Environment Interaction Labs, Portugal.
Trauma, Violence & Abuse
|August 18, 2023
Summary
Bidirectional intimate partner violence is common, with psychological abuse most frequent. Rates are similar between men and women, and higher in homosexual couples, challenging traditional views on violence.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Sociology
- Psychology
Background:
- Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a significant public health issue.
- Traditional views often portray IPV as unidirectional, with men as perpetrators and women as victims.
- Emerging research suggests bidirectional violence, where both partners perpetrate and experience abuse, is prevalent.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically review empirical studies on bidirectional intimate partner violence (IPV).
- To assess the prevalence of bidirectional IPV and its most common forms.
- To examine the influence of sex and sexual orientation on bidirectional IPV patterns.
Main Methods:
- Systematic literature review of 42 empirical studies published between 2012 and 2022.
- Searches conducted across four major databases.
- Inclusion criteria: studies on bidirectional IPV in adults (18+), in English or Portuguese.
Main Results:
- Bidirectional intimate partner violence (IPV) is the predominant pattern of violence.
- Psychological violence is the most frequently reported type within bidirectional IPV.
- Similar rates of bidirectional IPV reported by men and women; higher prevalence in homosexual compared to heterosexual couples.
Conclusions:
- Findings challenge patriarchal models of IPV, indicating violence occurs irrespective of sex or sexual orientation.
- Bidirectional IPV is a widespread phenomenon requiring greater public health attention.
- Results underscore the need for inclusive public policies and interventions addressing diverse relationship dynamics.
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