Male Victims of Female-Perpetrated Partner Violence: A Qualitative Analysis of Men’s Experiences, the Impact of Violence, and Perceptions of Their Worth
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2020-09-17
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There has been a recent increase in the amount of research on male victims of female-perpetrated partner
violence (PV), but research needs to be conducted to understand how the patterns of abuse persist in these
relationships. In the current study, the experiences of 59 male PV victims in the United States, recruited
through online advertisements in professional networks and websites (e.g., agencies that specialize in male
victims of PV), were explored through a thematic analysis. Analyses suggested that the help-seeking process
of male PV victims is complex and heterogeneous and can often lead to further negative consequences due
to various structural, cultural, social, and organizational factors. The findings also highlight the potential
societal issues that male victims perceived as contributing to male victimization and lack of available resources
for them. The results are discussed in terms of its implications for agencies, service providers, and general
societal attitudes that are relevant to raising awareness about this phenomenon.
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VÍTIMAS, PSICOLOGIA, PSYCHOLOGY, VIOLÊNCIA, HOMENS, APOIO À VÍTIMA, VICTIMS, VIOLENCE, MEN, VICTIM SUPPORT