Violence in Intimate Relationship between Same-Sex Partners: Prevalence Study

This study aimed to characterize the prevalence of violence in intimate relationships between same-sex partners in Portugal using the Revised Confl ict Tactics Scales. The study included 168 participants, mainly women (76.2%), who were between 18 and 35 years of age with an average age of 22.5 (SD = 3.79). In terms of perpetration, the results showed higher rates for psychological aggression (70.2% mild and 29.8% severe), physical abuse that leaves no sequelae (26.8% mild and 9.5% severe) and mild sexual coercion (28%).Regarding victimization, a high rate of minor psychological aggression (69.2%) was also found. The men admitted to adopting more behaviours related to both minor and severe sex ual coercion. A positive and signifi cant relationship was found between the duration of an intimate relationship and victimization by minor psychological aggression. These results suggest the need to develop specifi c support interventions for different types of victims, as well as the need to implement more prevention efforts tailored to different situations.