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Gender Variation in Partner Abuse

Findings From a Conservative Christian Denomination

Southern Adventist University, rdrumm{at}southern.edu

Marciana Popescu

Fordham University, popescu{at}fordham.edu

Matt L. Riggs

California State University, San Bernardino, mriggs{at}csusb.edu

This study examines three areas of intimate partner violence in a conservative Christian denomination, noting gender differences in patterns of abuse among men and women. Specifically investigating patterns of victimization, the study identifies women as targets of intimate terrorism. Women who experienced escalating violence and sexual violence also reported emotional abuse, controlling behaviors, and symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) that are typical of intimate terrorism. Women who endured potentially lethal violence had the added associated action of calling the police or 911. Although factors that are associated with male victimization also feature controlling behaviors, the control is not associated with PTSD or associated fear behaviors that are typical of intimate terrorism.

Key Words: domestic violence • gender • intimate partner violence • intimate terrorism

Affilia, Vol. 24, No. 1, 56-68 (2009)
DOI: 10.1177/0886109908326737


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