Identifier	Thesis 2608
Author	Maybin, Shelby J., 1982-
Title	Differences in Gender and Race in Intimate Partner Violence
Publisher	Central Connecticut State University
Date of Publication	2017
Resource Type	Master's Thesis
Abstract	Differences in gender and race in Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) are examined, and it is hypothesized that there are differences in the perception of IPV based on the gender and race of the perpetrator. Men and women perpetrate IPV at similar or higher rates when self-defense is a non-significant motive (Archer, 2000; Costa et al. 2015; Kar & O'Leary, 2010; Richardson, 2005; Robertson & Murachver, 2007; Steinmetz, 1977-1978; Straus & Gozjolko, 2014; Vicario-Molina et al. 2015; Weston, Temple, & Marshall, 2005). Though studies on actual perpetration of IPV show that women perpetrate IPV at similar to higher rates than males, studies on perception of IPV show that men are perceived to perpetrate IPV at higher rates than women and female perpetrated IPV is viewed as less serious than male perpetrated IPV (Carlson & Worden, 2005; Felson, Messner & Hoskins, 1999; Fender & Field, 2009; Fender & Padre, 2005; Hamby & Jackson, 2010; Robertson & Murachver, 2009; Sylaska & Walters, 2014; Terrance, Plumm, & Thomas, 2011). While there is lack of research on perception of IPV based on gender and race of the perpetrator, statistics reveal that Blacks perpetrate IPV at higher rates than Whites; however, more Black men are incarcerated for IPV than White men and more White men are in treatment programs for IPV than Black men. Research also shows that treatment programs for women are designed to treat White women who seek shelter following an IPV incident. We seek to lay a foundation for much needed future research on the perception of IPV, especially when race is included in an effort to promote more effective treatment programs and outcomes for perpetrators of IPV.
Notes	"Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Master of Arts in Psychology."; Thesis advisor: Carolyn R. Fallahi.; M.A.,Central Connecticut State University,,2017.; Includes bibliographical references (leaves 30-37).
Subject	Intimate partner violence--Sex differences.
Department	Department of Psychology
Advisor	Fallahi, Carolyn R
Type	Text
Software	System requirements: PC and World Wide Web browser.
Language	eng
OCLC number	987855994
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