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Understanding the Intersection Between Men's Alcohol Use, Masculinity and Perpetration of Intimate Partner Violence:
Bree Willoughby1, Koen Smit1, Ingrid M Wilson1,2
1La Trobe University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia.
Trauma, Violence & Abuse
|November 12, 2025
Summary
Alcohol use and adherence to masculine norms independently increase the risk of male-to-female intimate partner violence (MFIPV) perpetration. Their combined effect was not statistically significant but warrants further investigation.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Psychology
- Sociology
Background:
- Male-to-female intimate partner violence (MFIPV) is a significant public health concern.
- Alcohol use and endorsement of masculine norms are identified risk factors for MFIPV.
- Limited research exists on the intersection of alcohol use and masculinity in MFIPV perpetration.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically review and synthesize evidence on the intersection of male alcohol use and masculine norm endorsement with MFIPV perpetration.
- To quantify the independent and interactive effects of alcohol use and masculinity on MFIPV.
- To explore conceptualizations of masculinity and its interplay with alcohol in the context of MFIPV.
Main Methods:
- Systematic literature search across five major databases (Medline, PsycINFO, CINHAL, Global Health, Web of Science).
- Two-stage screening process (title/abstract, full-text) followed by methodological assessment and data extraction.
- Three-level random effects meta-analyses and meta-regression for quantitative synthesis; narrative synthesis for qualitative data.
Main Results:
- Increased alcohol use frequency (OR=1.39, p=.004) and higher masculine norm endorsement (OR=1.12, p=.007) were significantly associated with increased odds of MFIPV perpetration.
- Heterogeneity across studies was partly explained by sample size and measurement tools.
- The interaction between alcohol use and masculinity on MFIPV perpetration was not statistically significant (OR=1.00, p=.758).
Conclusions:
- Alcohol use and masculine norm endorsement independently predict MFIPV perpetration.
- While not statistically significant in this review, the interaction between alcohol and masculinity in MFIPV perpetration remains underexplored.
- Future research should employ culturally grounded, intersectional approaches to elucidate the combined influence of these factors on MFIPV.
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