The stigma surrounding intimate partner violence: A cluster analysis study
- UNCG Author/Contributor (non-UNCG co-authors, if there are any, appear on document)
- Christine E. Murray, Director (Creator)
- Institution
- The University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG )
- Web Site: http://library.uncg.edu/
Abstract: Existing research suggests that a significant stigma surrounds intimate partner violence, and this stigma can make it difficult for survivors to receive help. This article presents the results of a research study that used hierarchical cluster analysis, to identify whether certain types of stigma are more likely to co-occur. Survey results revealed four clusters based on participants' stigma-related experiences: low stigma, blamed and black sheep, shame and separation, and high stigma. Participants in the high stigma group reported the highest levels of verbal abuse. Implications for theory, research, and practice are discussed.
The stigma surrounding intimate partner violence: A cluster analysis study
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Additional Information
- Publication
- Partner Abuse, 6(3), 320-336.
- Language: English
- Date: 2015
- Keywords
- intimate partner violence, domestic violence, stigma, cluster analysis