Methodological Contributions to the Gender Symmetry Debate and its Resolution |
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Authors: | L Kevin Hamberger Sadie Larsen Jacquelyn Campbell |
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Institution: | 1.Department of Family and Community Medicine,Medical College of Wisconsin,Milwaukee,USA;2.Psychology Service,Zablocki V.A. Medical Center,Milwaukee,USA;3.Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine,Medical College of Wisconsin,Milwaukee,USA;4.Department of Community-Public Health,Johns Hopkins University,Baltimore,USA |
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Abstract: | The concept of gender symmetry in intimate partner violence (IPV) may be an artifact of three factors. 1) Methodology: Subject recruitment frequently excludes clinical samples. Cross-sectional designs negate the ability to evaluate recidivism and do not account for women’s greater likelihood of leaving violent relationships. 2) Narrow Focus: Researchers focus on frequency of physical aggression, while excluding other types of aggression (e.g., sexual IPV, life-threatening violence, use of firearms), or the impact of such aggression (e.g., fear, depression, injury). 3) Measurement: Surveys are hindered by varying interpretations of seemingly face-valid items, effects of item instructions, and lack of multi-method assessment approaches. Strategies for addressing these problems and resolving the gender symmetry controversy are outlined. |
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