Reconceptualization of the Similarities and Differences in Risk Factors of Same-Sex and Different-Sex IPV: An Integrative Literature Review

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10.2991/assehr.k.220404.265How to use a DOI?

Keywords

IPV risk factors; same-sex intimate partner violence; different-sex intimate partner violence; violence; intimate partner violence

Abstract

Researches on intimate partner violence (IPV) mostly focus on heterosexual relationships. Whereas, it is undeniable that conflicts also occur in same-sex relationships and have a relatively high prevalence. Same-sex IPV (SS IPV) may have certain characteristics that are unique or different from different-sex IPV. These differences can produce new frameworks and perspectives in the discussion of IPV. In this article, integrative literature review is used as a research method to analyze the literatures on risk factors of SS IPV and different-sex IPV and offer new insights related to IPV and its intervention. Two models about similarities and differences between risk factors of IPV in heterosexual and homosexual relations are described and evaluated. According to Model 1, the same factors increase the likelihood of IPV both in heterosexual and homosexual relationships. However, there may be some parts of those factors that differ. According to Model 2, different risk factors underlie IPV in heterosexual and homosexual relationships. From the results of the conducted critical analysis, it is concluded that Model 1 better explains the dynamics in the risk factors of SS IPV and different-sex IPV. Nonetheless, Model 2 cannot be disregarded completely because it is also supported by certain evidence. In other words, the factors that can cause IPV in homosexual relationships are largely the same as those of the heterosexual but the existing differences also need attention. Implications for appropriate assessment and intervention are discussed.

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This is an open access article distributed under the CC BY-NC 4.0 license.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Betsy Kurniawati Witarsa
AU  - Elizabeth Kristi Poerwandari
PY  - 2022
DA  - 2022/04/21
TI  - Reconceptualization of the Similarities and Differences in Risk Factors of Same-Sex and Different-Sex IPV: An Integrative Literature Review
BT  - Proceedings of the 3rd Tarumanagara International Conference on the Applications of Social Sciences and Humanities (TICASH 2021)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 1638
EP  - 1644
SN  - 2352-5398
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/assehr.k.220404.265
DO  - 10.2991/assehr.k.220404.265
ID  - Witarsa2022
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