A Comparison of Intimate Partner Violence Victimization and Perpetration, Adverse Childhood Experiences, and Mental Health Among Men in Same-Gender and Different-Gender Relationships
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.Intimate partner violence (IPV) affects many men, with sexual minority men experiencing it disproportionately. Depression symptoms were strongly linked to IPV victimization and perpetration among men in same-gender relationships.
Area Of Science
- Public Health
- Mental Health
- Sociology
Background
- Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a significant public health issue in the U.S.
- Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and poor mental health are linked to IPV.
- Sexual minority men (SMM) face disproportionate rates of IPV, ACEs, and mental health challenges, yet research on these interrelationships is limited.
Purpose Of The Study
- To assess the prevalence of physical, sexual, and psychological IPV victimization and perpetration among cisgender men.
- To examine the association of ACEs and mental health (depression, anxiety, stress) with IPV among SMM and men in different-gender relationships.
- To stratify analyses by couples' gender identity.
Main Methods
- Cross-sectional data from the National Couples' Health and Time Study (Wave 1: Sept 2020-Apr 2021).
- Sample included 1,681 men (689 SMM).
- Log-binomial regression used to evaluate associations, stratified by couples' gender identity.
Main Results
- Overall, 40.6% reported IPV victimization and 33.1% reported IPV perpetration.
- IPV victimization and perpetration were more frequent in different-gender relationships compared to same-gender relationships.
- Psychological IPV was the most common form. Among men in same-gender relationships, depression symptoms showed the highest association with both IPV victimization (PR=2.14) and perpetration (PR=1.72).
Conclusions
- IPV is prevalent among men, with higher rates in different-gender relationships.
- Mental health, particularly depression, is significantly associated with IPV among men in same-gender relationships.
- Interventions for IPV should consider the unique experiences of SMM to promote healthy relationships and mental well-being.
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