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A Scoping Review of Intimate Partner Violence Research in Canada
C Nadine Wathen1,2, Jennifer C D MacGregor2, Caitlin Burd2
1Professor & Canada Research Chair in Mobilizing Knowledge on Gender-Based Violence, Arthur Labatt Family School of Nursing, Canada.
Trauma, Violence & Abuse
|September 13, 2024
Summary
Intimate partner violence (IPV) research in Canada needs more focus on intervention effectiveness and primary prevention. Current studies often describe services without evaluating them, neglecting gender and sexual minorities.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Criminology
- Sociology
Background:
- Intimate partner violence (IPV) affects over 40% of women in Canada, prompting federal investment in prevention and response.
- Existing research often focuses on prevalence and service descriptions rather than intervention effectiveness.
Purpose of the Study:
- To conduct a scoping review of Canadian IPV research published between 2020 and 2022.
- To assess the current state of IPV research, identify gaps, and inform future research and funding priorities.
Main Methods:
- Scoping review of peer-reviewed articles in English and French.
- Inclusion criteria: IPV-focused research, Canadian affiliation, published 2020-2022.
- Searches across multiple databases and specific journals.
Main Results:
- 267 articles met inclusion criteria.
- Nearly one-third of studies described services but did not evaluate their effectiveness.
- Significant research gaps exist for gender and/or sexual minority experiences of IPV.
- Most funding came from the social sciences research agency, with limited funding from specific IPV initiatives.
Conclusions:
- Canadian IPV research overemphasizes epidemiology and service description.
- There is insufficient research on intervention effectiveness, implementation, and primary prevention.
- Future research and funding should prioritize evidence-informed interventions and primary prevention strategies, particularly for marginalized groups.
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