Open AccessMale victims of female-perpetrated partner violence: A qualitative analysis of men’s experiences, the impact of violence, and perceptions of their worth.
Author(s) -
Andréia Machado,
Denise A. Hines,
Emily M. Douglas
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
psychology of men and masculinity
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.005
H-Index - 60
eISSN - 1939-151X
pISSN - 1524-9220
DOI - 10.1037/men0000285
Subject(s) - thematic analysis , psychology , social psychology , perception , qualitative research , domestic violence , suicide prevention , poison control , medicine , medical emergency , sociology , social science , neuroscience
There has been a recent increase in the amount of research on male victims of female-perpetrated partner violence (PV) but research needs to be conducted to understand how the patterns of abuse persist in these relationships. In the current study, the experiences of 59 male PV victims in the USA, recruited through online advertisements in professional networks and websites (e.g., agencies that specialize in male victims of PV), were explored through a thematic analysis. Analyses suggested that the help seeking process of male PV victims is complex and heterogeneous and can often lead to further negative consequences due to various structural, cultural, social, and organizational factors. The findings also highlight the potential societal issues that male victims perceived as contributing to male victimization and lack of available resources for them. The results are discussed in terms of its implications for agencies, service providers, and general societal attitudes that are relevant to raising awareness about this phenomenon.