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Differences in Female and Male Victims and Perpetrators of Partner Violence With Respect to WEB Scores

Emory University

Karin V. Rhodes

University of Pennsylvania

Robin S. Kemball

Emory University

Lorie Click

Emory University

Catherine Cerulli

University of Rochester

Louise Anne McNutt

University at Albany, State University of New York

Nadine J. Kaslow

Emory University

Measurements of intimate partner violence (IPV) based on acts of violence have repeatedly found substantial bilateral violence between intimates. However, the context of this violence is not well defined by acts alone. The objective of this research was to compare differences in women and men within each IPV status category (victim, perpetrator, and both) with respect to levels of battering as defined by their scores on the Women's Experience With Battering Scale (WEB), which asks gender-neutral questions about the abuse of power and control and fear in an intimate relationship. In our study, women disclosed higher levels of battering on the WEB, despite IPV status (victimization or both victimization and perpetration). In addition, female IPV victims were 5 times more likely than their male counterparts to disclose high rates of battering on the WEB. Depressive symptoms, symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder, African American race, and IPV victimization were independently associated with higher WEB scores.

Key Words: intimate partner violence • victim • perpetrator • battering • mental health • Women's Experience With Battering Scale

This version was published on August 1, 2008

Journal of Interpersonal Violence, Vol. 23, No. 8, 1041-1055 (2008)
DOI: 10.1177/0886260507313969


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