Prevalence and Correlates of Intimate Partner Violence Among a Sample of Construction Industry Workers |
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Authors: | Carol B Cunradi Genevieve M Ames Roland S Moore |
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Institution: | (1) Prevention Research Center, Pacific Institute for Research and Evaluation, 1995 University Avenue, Suite 450, Berkeley, CA 94704, USA |
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Abstract: | This study assessed the prevalence and correlates of intimate partner violence (IPV) among a sample of unionized construction
industry workers, and tested the reliability of new measures of IPV normative beliefs. Study participants (n=100) voluntarily completed confidential and anonymous self-administered questionnaires that measured occupational factors,
hazardous drinking, and normative beliefs. Measurement of past-year IPV was based on the Conflict Tactics Scale, Form R. Measures
of IPV normative beliefs showed good reliability (Cronbach’s α 0.94–0.95). Past-year IPV prevalence was 26%. Logistic regression models were developed to assess the contribution of each
factor to risk of past-year IPV perpetration. Perceived workplace racial/ethnic discrimination, job strain, interpersonal
workplace conflict, normative beliefs, and hazardous drinking were positively associated with elevated IPV risk.Construction
industry workers may have higher rates of IPV compared to general population samples that represent various occupations and
social classes. Occupational factors appear to be significant correlates of IPV among these workers. |
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Keywords: | Intimate partner violence Construction industry workers Work-related stress Alcohol-related aggression |
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