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Understanding Intimate Partner Violence Among Latino Sexual Minority Men: A Qualitative Description Study
Dalton Scott1, Nicholas Metheny2, Ashley Apro3
1School of Nursing and Health Studies, University of Miami, Coral Gables, Florida, USA.
Psychology of Violence
|August 26, 2025
Summary
Latino sexual minority men face unique intimate partner violence (IPV) challenges, including power dynamics and immigration threats. Understanding these nuances is crucial for developing targeted support and interventions for this underserved population.
Area of Science:
- Social Sciences
- Public Health
- Sociology
Background:
- Latino sexual minority men (LSMM) face compounded marginalization from their ethnic and sexual identities.
- This intersectionality increases their risk for intimate partner violence (IPV).
- Existing research on IPV predominantly focuses on heterosexual women, leaving a gap in understanding IPV experiences among LSMM.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify specific nuances of intimate partner violence (IPV) experienced by Latino sexual minority men (LSMM).
- To lay the groundwork for developing tailored measurement tools and interventions for IPV among LSMM.
Main Methods:
- A qualitative description approach was employed, involving 23 semi-structured in-depth interviews with adult LSMM in South Florida.
- Interviews were transcribed verbatim and analyzed using inductive open coding.
- A codebook was developed from the initial transcripts and used to code subsequent interviews, with data saturation reached at 21 interviews.
Main Results:
- Seven key themes emerged regarding IPV experiences among LSMM.
- These include overt power dynamics, heteronormative barriers to help-seeking, substance use influencing aggression, manipulative tactics, threats related to immigration status, social isolation, and financial control.
Conclusions:
- This study offers novel insights into the specific ways intimate partner violence (IPV) manifests among Latino sexual minority men (LSMM).
- The findings indicate that current IPV measures may not fully capture the unique experiences of LSMM, highlighting the need for more inclusive assessment tools.
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