Partner Violence and Sexual Jealousy in China: A Population-Based Survey

Using data from a nationally representative survey in China, this article examines the prevalence and risk factors for partner violence with a special focus on the important role of sexual jealousy. Among women aged 20 to 49, 7.2% reported that they were hit by their partners in the past year. Compa...

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Published in:Violence against women 2009-07, Vol.15 (7), p.774-798
Main Authors: Wang, Tianfu, Parish, William L., Laumann, Edward O., Luo, Ye
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Asian studies
Battered Women - statistics & numerical data
China - epidemiology
Cross-Sectional Studies
Domestic violence
Extramarital Relations
Family Violence
Female
Health Status
Humans
Jealousy
Male
Middle Aged
Peoples Republic of China
Prevalence
Risk factors
Sex Offenses - statistics & numerical data
Social Environment
Social Perception
Socioeconomic Factors
Sociology
Spouse Abuse - statistics & numerical data
Spouses - statistics & numerical data
Women
Young Adult
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Summary:Using data from a nationally representative survey in China, this article examines the prevalence and risk factors for partner violence with a special focus on the important role of sexual jealousy. Among women aged 20 to 49, 7.2% reported that they were hit by their partners in the past year. Comparison shows that the Chinese prevalence is modestly below the overall median for other societies. Net of other factors, jealousy exacerbates hitting for both men and women in a reactive pattern, with the jealous partner getting hit. This suggests a rethinking of the role of sexual jealousy in spousal violence in some social settings.
ISSN:1077-8012
1552-8448
DOI:10.1177/1077801209334271