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Male Perpetrators of Heterosexual-Partner-Violence

The Role of Threats to Masculinity

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ID12412973
AuthorsRobert L Peralta (0000-0001-6843-5279, corresponding author), Lori A Tuttle
Year2013
Volume21
Issue3
Pages255-276
Publication date2013-10-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueThe Journal of Men s Studies (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1060-8265 • E-ISSN: 1933-0251
PublisherSAGE Publishing (PUBLISHER • US)
DOI10.3149/jms.2103.255
OpenAlexW2096574976
LanguageEN
Citations received18
References cited49

We rely on data from one-on-one semi-structured interviews with males convicted of intimate partner violence (IPV) and descriptive survey data to contribute to theoretical assessments of the nexus between masculinity, IPV and health. We broaden theoretical understanding of male perpetrators of IPV and their violence against women by reporting on two emergent themes: 1) the role of economic stress in relation to masculinity and 2) the importance of control/dominance among male perpetrators. We find that the intersection of masculinity pursuits, economic stress, and control are inextricably tethered to IPV: It is not only the state of being economically disadvantaged that increase risk for IPV, but also the internalized implications of what such disadvantage implies about one's male identity. We conclude with suggestions for future research and policy approaches to the social problem of IPV

Criminology · Hegemonic masculinity · Heterosexuality · Homosexuality · Masculinity · Psychoanalysis · Gender Roles and Identity Studies · Intimate Partner and Family Violence · Psychology · Sexual Assault and Victimization Studies · Social Psychology

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Unique citing works18
Citations per year1,64
Citation span2015 - 2025 (11)
Citation velocityrecent
Highly citedNo
Citation typesNeutral: 18

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