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Factors influencing beliefs about intimate partner violence among adults in S outh K orea
Author(s) -
Han Young Ran,
Jeong Geum Hee,
Kim ShinJeong
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
public health nursing
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.471
H-Index - 55
eISSN - 1525-1446
pISSN - 0737-1209
DOI - 10.1111/phn.12326
Subject(s) - domestic violence , psychology , injury prevention , suicide prevention , human factors and ergonomics , poison control , occupational safety and health , clinical psychology , medicine , environmental health , pathology
Objectives This study aimed to identify factors influencing beliefs about intimate partner violence among Korean adults. Design and Sample This is a cross‐sectional descriptive study that analyzed data from 466 adults. Measures Beliefs about intimate partner violence were measured using a self‐report questionnaire with a total of 28 items consisting of four subscales: perpetrator's justification for beating women, blaming women for violence against them, perpetrator's responsibility for violence, and giving help to victims. Results Men and women had significantly different beliefs about intimate partner violence ( t = −7.19, p < .001). Some characteristics were identified that led to unhealthy beliefs about intimate partner violence. Four variables—gender, age, educational level, and witnessing parental violence—had an explanatory power of 20% with regard to beliefs about IPV ( F = 10.50, p = .000). Conclusions In South Korea, men, older individuals, and those with less formal education or who have witnessed parental violence need education to foster healthier beliefs about intimate partner violence. Nurses can play a vital role in efforts to decrease intimate partner violence.