The Relationships Among Different Traits of Masculinity and Intimate Partner Violence

Author

Jennifer E. Loveland, The Graduate Center, City University of New YorkFollow

Date of Degree

9-2017

Document Type

Dissertation

Degree Name

Ph.D.

Program

Psychology

Advisor

Chitra Raghavan

Committee Members

Cynthia Calkins

Kevin Nadal

Lisa Litt

Edward Kagen

Subject Categories

Clinical Psychology

Keywords

Masculinity, Gender Roles, Intimate Partner Violence

Abstract

Research has shown that distinct yet overlapping concepts of dominance, hostility towards women, and sexism—all indices of masculinity—influence the occurrence of intimate partner violence (IPV), although the mechanisms are unclear. This paper seeks to explore the relationship between these individual-level trait measures of masculinity and two aspects of IPV, physical violence and coercive control. With inconsistent findings and the limited study of clinical populations, further examination of these concepts may provide increased understanding of the mechanisms behind IPV perpetration. Results will provide a greater understanding of the complexity of this violence in order to better assist individuals experiencing IPV.

Recommended Citation

Loveland, Jennifer E., "The Relationships Among Different Traits of Masculinity and Intimate Partner Violence" (2017). CUNY Academic Works.
https://academicworks.cuny.edu/gc_etds/2185