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KMID : 0614420100340010091
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Mental Health & Social Work
2010 Volume.34 No. 1 p.91 ~ p.123
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Influential Factors on Victimization of Partner Violence in Homosexual Relationships
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Choi Eun-Hee
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Abstract
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The present study investigated victimization rates of partner violence and explored factors influencing partner violence in same-sex relationships to suggest intervention programs and to extend the current understanding of partner violence issues among homosexuals who are under the dual stigma associated with sexual orientation and partner violence. 101 gay men and 98 lesbian women chosen from a convenience sample, using the snowball method, completed questionnaires. Data were analyzed with SPSS 14.0. The major findings of this study were as follows: First, the level of psychological violence was the highest among them and victimization rates was more prevalent among lesbians than gay men. Second, in gay men’s relationships, CSA experiences, support from significant others, relationship duration, coming out, and residential type made significant contribution to victimization of psychological violence. Factors which were significantly associated with physical violence were relationship duration, support from significant others, and disclosure of sexual orientation. CSA experiences and relationship duration made unique contributions to sexual violence. Third, in lesbian case, type of residence, relationship equality, relationship duration, internalized homophobia, and disclosure of sexual orientation were found as significant factors of psychological violence. Relationship duration and disclosure of sexual orientation were proved to have significant effects on physical violence. Relationship duration, CSA experiences, and support from friends were found to exert significant impacts on sexual violence. In conclusion, the findings from this study confirmed partner violence among homosexuals and impact factors differ from gay men and lesbians.
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KEYWORD
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homosexual relationship, psychological violence, physical violence, sexual violence, victimization of partner violence
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