De dynamiek van (on)geloof

The dynamics of disbelief: A study on experienced victim credibility in intimate partner violence This study explores and explains the experienced disbelief responses faced by victims of intimate partner violence (IPV). Findings were based on a longitudinal study involving 29 victims, and reveal three central mechanisms: (1) a lack of knowledge regarding psychological abuse (such as coercive control) and the cyclical nature of the violence, (2) the role of stereotypes about (victims of) IPV, and (3) the dynamics between victim and perpetrator as perceived by observers. Victims who deviate from the stereotypical image of a victim or express emotions deemed ‘inappropriate’ experience that they are more likely to be met with skepticism. Fragmented care further obstructs recognition of the full pattern of abuse. Conversely, when professionals possess IPV-specific expertise, victims reported feeling heard and acknowledged. These findings highlight the need for knowledge dissemination, stereotype awareness, and credibility as a starting point for interactions with victims

Credibility · Domestic violence · Dynamics (music) · Feeling · Perception · Poison control · Stereotype (UML) · Attachment and Relationship Dynamics · Forgiveness and Related Behaviors · Intimate Partner and Family Violence