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Using couple data to determine domestic violence rates: an attempt to replicate previous work
J R Bohannon1, D A Dosser, S E Lindley
1Department of Child Development and Family Relations, East Carolina University, USA.
Violence and Victims
|January 1, 1995
Summary
Using both spouses' reports reveals higher rates of marital violence compared to single-spouse reports. This study confirms that couple-reporting methods are more accurate for assessing domestic violence in military families.
Area of Science:
- Family Studies
- Sociology
- Psychology
Background:
- Traditional research methods relying on single-spouse reports for couple violence may underestimate prevalence.
- Prior research by Szinovavcz (1983) indicated increased violence detection when both partners responded to the Conflict Tactics Scale (CTS).
Purpose of the Study:
- To replicate Szinovacz's methodology using the latest Conflict Tactics Scale (CTS) to measure severe violence.
- To compare violence rates reported by couples versus individual spouses in military families.
Main Methods:
- Utilized the most recent version of the Conflict Tactics Scale (CTS) focusing on severe violence items.
- Collected data from 94 military couples, with both spouses providing independent reports.
- Compared violence prevalence data derived from couple reports against data from individual spouse reports.
Main Results:
- Couple reports consistently indicated higher rates of severe marital violence than individual spouse reports.
- Findings align with Szinovacz's (1983) earlier research on the Conflict Tactics Scale (CTS).
Conclusions:
- Employing couple-reporting methodologies enhances the accuracy of domestic violence assessments in marital research.
- This approach is advisable for capturing a more comprehensive understanding of violence within marriages, particularly in military contexts.
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