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Males' Reactions to Participating in Research on Dating Violence Victimization and Childhood Abuse

Year: 2013

Type: article

Abstract: Childhood abuse and dating violence victimization are prevalent and devastating problems. Although there has been an abundance of research on these topics in recent years, researchers and institutional review boards often struggle with determining whether asking respondents questions on previous violence will result in increased emotional distress or other negative research outcomes. Empirical data are therefore needed that examine the research reactions of individuals who participate in research on childhood abuse and dating violence. This study examined this topic among a sample of male college students (N = 193). Results showed that victims of childhood sexual abuse had more negative emotional reactions and victims of physical dating violence had more negative perceived drawbacks to research participation than nonvictims. However, victims and nonvictims did not differ on positive research reactions. These findings suggest that there are few differences between victims and nonvictims on research reactions.

Source: Journal of Aggression Maltreatment & Trauma

DOI: 10.1080/10926771.2013.775987

Authors: Ryan C. Shorey, Heather Zucosky, Jeniimarie Febres, Hope Brasfield, Gregory L. Stuart

Institution: University of Tennessee at Knoxville

Language: English

Topic: Intimate Partner and Family Violence

Subfield: Health

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Peace, justice, and strong institutions, Gender equality

Open Access status: green

Funder: National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism