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He Kept Me Safe: a play on intimate partner violence amongst gay and bisexual men

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: He Kept Me Safe is a multi-actor theatre play shedding light on the experiences of intimate partner violence (IPV) amongst gay and bisexual men (GBM). The play is based on qualitative research conducted with 10 GBM survivors in Scotland using a narrative inquiry approach, allowing participants to authentically recount their IPV experiences. Subsequently, using narrative portraiture, the interview transcripts were transformed into a script featuring a mental health practitioner facilitating a group session with four male survivors. The play delves into various forms of abuse endured, the resulting trauma, and the journey toward healing and recovery.

Source: Text and Performance Quarterly

DOI: 10.1080/10462937.2025.2531907

Authors: Steven Maxwell, Edgar Rodríguez-Dorans

Institutions: University of Glasgow, University of Edinburgh

Language: English

Topic: Intimate Partner and Family Violence

Subfield: Health

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

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

Open Access status: hybrid

Funders: British Academy, Science for Equity, Empowerment and Development Division