Related Experiment Video
Updated: Jan 9, 2026
09:12
The Resident-intruder Paradigm: A Standardized Test for Aggression, Violence and Social Stress
Published on: July 4, 2013
72.4K
Understanding and addressing intimate partner violence: a comprehensive review
Asmatullah Khan1, Muhammad Akram2
1Department of Eastern Medicine, University of Poonch, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Rawalakot, Pakistan.
Philosophy, Ethics, and Humanities in Medicine : PEHM
|December 4, 2025
Summary
Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) is a widespread issue with severe consequences. Understanding its causes, forms, and impacts is crucial for developing effective prevention and support strategies for survivors.
Area of Science:
- Sociology
- Psychology
- Criminology
Background:
- Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) is a pervasive societal problem with profound physical, emotional, and psychological effects.
- IPV perpetuation is influenced by societal norms, cultural factors, and individual psychological traits.
Purpose of the Study:
- To enhance understanding of the root causes, contributing factors, and manifestations of IPV.
- To elucidate the impact of IPV on survivors, families, and communities.
- To evaluate prevention and intervention programs for IPV.
Main Methods:
- Synthesizing multidisciplinary research from psychological, sociological, and criminological perspectives.
- Examining theoretical frameworks explaining IPV mechanisms.
- Analyzing the intersectionality of factors like gender, socioeconomic status, and race.
Main Results:
- IPV encompasses physical, emotional, sexual, and financial abuse, including subtle forms.
- Power and control dynamics, and the cyclical nature of violence are key mechanisms.
- Effectiveness of prevention programs varies, highlighting the need for education, awareness, and policy.
Conclusions:
- A holistic, collaborative approach is essential for eradicating IPV.
- Recognizing diverse forms of abuse and supporting survivors with tailored resources is critical.
- Challenging norms and promoting healthy relationships are vital for a future free from IPV.
Related Concept Videos
01:27Understanding Love
151
Love, as a multifaceted psychological construct, encompasses emotions, cognitive processes, and behavioral patterns that play a crucial role in human relationships. It extends beyond attraction, manifesting in deep, enduring connections that influence personal well-being and social structures.Psychological Dimensions of LoveLove differs from friendship and mere liking through its depth and intensity. While friendship is built on mutual respect, trust, and companionship, love involves emotional...
151
01:26Couples Therapy
262
Couples therapy is a therapeutic approach designed to help individuals in intimate relationships address conflicts, improve communication, and foster healthier dynamics. It is appropriate for couples at various stages, including those who are dating, married, or in long-term partnerships, and aims to support partners in navigating their unique relational challenges.
Core Principles and Techniques
Couples therapy often incorporates cognitive-behavioral principles to identify and modify negative...
Core Principles and Techniques
Couples therapy often incorporates cognitive-behavioral principles to identify and modify negative...
262
01:25Interpersonal Psychotherapy
285
Interpersonal psychotherapy (IPT) is a structured, time-limited therapeutic approach initially developed to treat depression. It integrates key concepts from psychodynamic, humanistic, and cognitive-behavioral therapies, making it a uniquely eclectic framework. The therapy is rooted in the interpersonal theories of Adolph Meyer and Harry Stack Sullivan, as well as John Bowlby's attachment theory, and focuses on the interplay between interpersonal relationships and emotional well-being.
285
01:25Strategies for Assessing and Addressing Confounding
342
Confounding is a critical issue in epidemiological studies, often leading to misleading conclusions about associations between exposures and outcomes. It occurs when the relationship between the exposure and the outcome is mixed with the effects of other factors that influence the outcome. Given that, addressing confounding is of high importance for drawing accurate inferences in research.
Confounding can be addressed at both the design phase of a study and through analytical methods after data...
Confounding can be addressed at both the design phase of a study and through analytical methods after data...
342
01:16System of Forces and Couples
696
In the analysis of structural systems, it is common to encounter members subjected to various forces and couple moments. Simplifying these systems can make the analysis more manageable and easier to understand. One approach to achieve this simplification is by moving a force to a point O that does not lie on its line of action and adding a couple with a moment equal to the moment of the force about point O.
The principle of transmissibility plays a crucial role in this process. According to...
The principle of transmissibility plays a crucial role in this process. According to...
696
01:24Treatment Strategies for Psychological Disorders
666
Treatment approaches for psychological disorders fall into three main categories: psychological, biological, and sociocultural. Each approach targets different aspects of mental health, requiring varying levels of education and training.
Psychological therapies focus on modifying emotions, thoughts, and behaviors through talking, interpreting, listening, rewarding, challenging, and modeling. Clinical psychologists, counselors, and social workers commonly practice psychotherapy. Clinical...
Psychological therapies focus on modifying emotions, thoughts, and behaviors through talking, interpreting, listening, rewarding, challenging, and modeling. Clinical psychologists, counselors, and social workers commonly practice psychotherapy. Clinical...
666