Empirical Research About Same-Sex Intimate Partner Violence: A Methodological Review

This article presents a systematic review of empirical research examining intimate partner violence among same-sex couples. Seventeen studies that met the inclusion criteria were rated using a 15-item evaluation questionnaire. The results indicated that the existing body of research examining same-s...

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Published in:Journal of homosexuality 2009-04, Vol.56 (3), p.361-386
Main Authors: Murray, Christine E., Mobley, A. Keith
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Couples
Domestic partners
Domestic violence
Domestic Violence - psychology
Empirical Methods
Empirical Research
Evaluation
Female
Gays & lesbians
Homosexual Relationships
Homosexuality
Homosexuality, Female - psychology
Homosexuality, Male - psychology
Homosexuals
Humans
Intimacy
intimate partner violence
Male
methodological review
Methodology
Partner Abuse
Questionnaires
same-sex relationships
Sexual Partners - psychology
Studies
Systematic review
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Summary:This article presents a systematic review of empirical research examining intimate partner violence among same-sex couples. Seventeen studies that met the inclusion criteria were rated using a 15-item evaluation questionnaire. The results indicated that the existing body of research examining same-sex intimate partner violence demonstrates some common methodological strengths and limitations. The authors conclude with a list of recommendations for future research based on the results of this study.
ISSN:0091-8369
1540-3602
DOI:10.1080/00918360902728848