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Enzel Özgenç Osmanoğlu1, Ömer Alkan1,2
1Department of Econometrics, Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, Ataturk University, Erzurum, Türkiye.
Frontiers in Psychiatry
|June 8, 2026
Summary
Controlling behavior, a form of emotional abuse, affects women in Türkiye. Factors like age, education, and partner
Area of Science:
- Sociology
- Public Health
- Gender Studies
Background:
- Controlling behavior is recognized as emotional abuse, infringing on individual autonomy.
- Understanding factors influencing women's exposure to controlling behavior is crucial for intervention.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify factors associated with women's exposure to controlling behavior by their spouse/partner in Türkiye.
- To analyze these factors based on women's place of residence.
Main Methods:
- Utilized microdata from the National Research on Domestic Violence against Women in Türkiye.
- Employed binary logistic regression analysis to determine associated factors.
Main Results:
- Key factors include woman's age, education, income contribution, suicidal thoughts, pregnancies, partner's education, acceptance of violence, fear, and household size.
- Exposure to controlling behavior was also linked to partner's history of violence and knowledge of preventive measures.
- The influence of these factors varied by women's place of residence.
Conclusions:
- Developing targeted strategies to reduce controlling behavior is essential.
- Public health programs should raise awareness, considering regional differences and determinants of controlling behavior.
Keywords:
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