Citation
Wenger, M. R. (2015). Patterns of Misreporting Intimate Partner Violence Using Matched Pairs.
Violence and Victims. vol. 30 (2) pp. 179-193
Abstract
Intimate partner violence (IPV) is an issue of serious public concern. However, policy interventions and theoretical development have been complicated by mixed evidence about whether men or women experience higher levels of IPV. Some of this discrepancy arises from measurement and whether abuse and victimization are asked of one or both partners. This study uses matched partner data from 1,393 heterosexual couples collected in Wave III of the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent to Adult Health to examine partner IPV reporting discrepancies and develop hypotheses for why such discrepancies might exist. Consistent with expectations, the findings suggest that research on the prevalence of IPV should rely on reports from both partners, rather than just one, and that gendered patterns of social desirability create differences in men's and women's IPV reporting.
URL
http://dx.doi.org/10.1891%2F0886-6708.vv-d-13-00135Notes
Wenger, Marin R.
Reference Type
Journal Article
Journal Title
Violence and Victims
Author(s)
Wenger, M. R.
Year Published
2015
Volume Number
30
Issue Number
2
Pages
179-193
DOI
10.1891/0886-6708.vv-d-13-00135
Reference ID
5649
