Title
Men Who Sustain Female-to-Male Partner Violence: Factors Associated With Where They Seek Help and How They Rate Those Resources
Publication Date
2012
Document Type
Article
Abstract
Research since the 1970s has documented that men, in addition to women, sustain intimate partner violence (IPV), although much of that research has been overlooked. A growing body of research is examining the experiences of men who sustain female-to-male IPV, but there is still much to be learned. This exploratory study assesses the experiences of 302 men who have sustained IPV from their female partners and sought help from 1 of 6 resources: domestic violence agencies, hotlines, Internet, mental health professionals, medical providers, or the police. We examine what demographic characteristics and life experiences are associated with where men seek help and how they rate those experiences. We make recommendations for agencies, service providers, and first responders about how to tailor services for this specific population and their families.
Original Citation
Douglas, E. M., Hines, D. A., & McCarthy, S. C. (2012). Men Who Sustain Female-to-Male Partner Violence: Factors Associated With Where They Seek Help and How They Rate Those Resources. Violence & Victims, 27(6), 871-894. https://doi.org/10.1891/0886-6708.27.6.871
Identifier
Virtual Commons Citation
Douglas, Emily M.; Hines, Denise A.; and McCarthy, Sean C. (2012). Men Who Sustain Female-to-Male Partner Violence: Factors Associated With Where They Seek Help and How They Rate Those Resources. In Social Work Faculty Publications. Paper 22.
Available at: https://vc.bridgew.edu/socialwork_fac/22