Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Aggression01:47

Aggression

30.4K
Humans engage in aggression when they seek to cause harm or pain to another person. Aggression takes two forms depending on one’s motives: hostile or instrumental. Hostile aggression is motivated by feelings of anger with intent to cause pain; a fight in a bar with a stranger is an example of hostile aggression. In contrast, instrumental aggression is motivated by achieving a goal and does not necessarily involve intent to cause pain (Berkowitz, 1993); a contract killer who murders for...
30.4K
Interpersonal Psychotherapy01:25

Interpersonal Psychotherapy

426
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.
426
Criticisms of the Evolutionary Perspective01:23

Criticisms of the Evolutionary Perspective

382
In a study where individuals posing as strangers offered compliments and proposed casual sex to students, the responses differed significantly based on gender. Not a single woman accepted the proposal, while 70% of the men agreed. This outcome provides a useful scenario to explore through the lens of evolutionary psychology and social learning theory, highlighting the diverse perspectives on human sexual behaviors.
Evolutionary psychology provides one explanation for these findings, suggesting...
382
Ending Relationships01:28

Ending Relationships

207
The dissolution of intimate relationships presents complex emotional and psychological challenges, particularly when emotional bonds are strong, the relationship is long-standing, and perceived alternatives are limited. This distress often intensifies in romantic breakups, where the initiator may experience greater turmoil than the rejected partner. Contributing factors include residual attachment, guilt over causing pain, and uncertainty about how to manage the situation. The stress is further...
207
Bonanno's Theory of Grieving01:17

Bonanno's Theory of Grieving

1.1K
Grieving is a complex psychological and emotional process that varies significantly among individuals. George Bonanno's research on bereavement identified four distinct patterns of grieving, offering a nuanced understanding of how people cope with significant loss, such as the death of a spouse, over extended periods. These patterns — resilience, recovery, chronic dysfunction, and delayed grief — highlight the diversity in emotional responses and adaptive mechanisms.
Resilience
1.1K
Avoidance Learning and Learned Helplessness01:14

Avoidance Learning and Learned Helplessness

2.7K
Avoidance learning and learned helplessness are critical concepts in understanding behavioral responses to negative stimuli.
Avoidance learning occurs when an organism learns that a specific behavior can prevent an unpleasant outcome. For example, a student who receives a bad grade may start studying harder to avoid future poor grades. This behavior persists even when the negative outcome is no longer present. Avoidance learning is powerful because it maintains behavior in the absence of the...
2.7K

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Patient Empowerment and Digital Health Readiness for Diabetes and Hypertension Care in Rwanda.

Studies in health technology and informatics·2026
Same author

Multidimensional Vulnerabilities of Children of Female Sex Workers: A Scoping Review.

Sage open pediatrics·2026
Same author

Moral Distress and Its Institutional Factors among Nurses in the Inpatient Department at a University Teaching Hospital in Kigali, Rwanda.

Rwanda journal of medicine and health sciences·2026
Same author

Exploring Satisfaction and Support Needs of Informal Home Caregivers Using Palliative Care Services: A Mixed-Methods Study from Rwanda.

Rwanda journal of medicine and health sciences·2026
Same author

Mapping Existing Informal Home Caregiver Support Guidelines for Palliative Care: A Scoping Review.

Rwanda journal of medicine and health sciences·2026
Same author

Perceived Benefits and Barriers of Electronic Logistics Management Information System in Managing Medicine Expiries and Stock-Outs at Rwanda Medical Supply.

Rwanda journal of medicine and health sciences·2026

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Feb 17, 2026

The Resident-intruder Paradigm: A Standardized Test for Aggression, Violence and Social Stress
09:12

The Resident-intruder Paradigm: A Standardized Test for Aggression, Violence and Social Stress

Published on: July 4, 2013

72.8K

Predicting and Preventing Intimate Partner Homicide: Learning from Perpetrators and Survivors.

Providence M Umuziga1, Madeleine Mukeshimana1, Gerard Nyiringango2

  • 1Mental Health Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Rwanda, Kigali, Rwanda.

Rwanda Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences
|February 16, 2026
PubMed
Summary

Intimate partner homicide (IPH) risk factors include jealousy, financial issues, and partner reunions. Prevention strategies involve early conflict resolution, counseling, and financial autonomy.

Keywords:
Intimate partner homicideIntimate partner violencePerpetratorsRwandaSurvivors

More Related Videos

Holistic Facial Composite Creation and Subsequent Video Line-up Eyewitness Identification Paradigm
09:49

Holistic Facial Composite Creation and Subsequent Video Line-up Eyewitness Identification Paradigm

Published on: December 24, 2015

14.6K
Enhanced Genetic Analysis of Single Human Bioparticles Recovered by Simplified Micromanipulation from Forensic ‘Touch DNA’ Evidence
11:49

Enhanced Genetic Analysis of Single Human Bioparticles Recovered by Simplified Micromanipulation from Forensic ‘Touch DNA’ Evidence

Published on: March 9, 2015

16.7K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Feb 17, 2026

The Resident-intruder Paradigm: A Standardized Test for Aggression, Violence and Social Stress
09:12

The Resident-intruder Paradigm: A Standardized Test for Aggression, Violence and Social Stress

Published on: July 4, 2013

72.8K
Holistic Facial Composite Creation and Subsequent Video Line-up Eyewitness Identification Paradigm
09:49

Holistic Facial Composite Creation and Subsequent Video Line-up Eyewitness Identification Paradigm

Published on: December 24, 2015

14.6K
Enhanced Genetic Analysis of Single Human Bioparticles Recovered by Simplified Micromanipulation from Forensic ‘Touch DNA’ Evidence
11:49

Enhanced Genetic Analysis of Single Human Bioparticles Recovered by Simplified Micromanipulation from Forensic ‘Touch DNA’ Evidence

Published on: March 9, 2015

16.7K

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Sociology
  • Criminology

Background:

  • Intimate partner homicide (IPH) is a global public health and social issue, disproportionately affecting women.
  • Despite progress in addressing intimate partner violence (IPV) in Rwanda, it remains a significant challenge, sometimes leading to IPH.
  • This study investigates risk factors for IPH and effective prevention strategies within the Rwandan context.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the warning signs and predictors of intimate partner homicide (IPH).
  • To identify preventative actions for perpetrators and survivors to reduce IPH.
  • To propose strategies for the prevention and elimination of intimate partner homicide.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative research design utilizing a phenomenological approach.
  • Data collected through in-depth interviews with 22 participants.
  • Thematic analysis supported by Atlas.ti software for data management.

Main Results:

  • Key predictors of IPH include partner reunions post-imprisonment, jealousy, infidelity, communication avoidance, polygamy, financial irresponsibility, and sexual denial.
  • Participants suggested alternative actions for perpetrators and survivors, including early conflict identification and preventive counseling.
  • Proposed strategies encompass open communication, financial autonomy, reduced alcohol consumption, and pre-emptive divorce in high-risk cases.

Conclusions:

  • Early intervention, preventive counseling, and financial empowerment are crucial for mitigating IPH risk.
  • Policymakers and researchers should prioritize these strategies in prevention programs.
  • Comprehensive programs must address both individual and relational factors contributing to IPH.