Les variations temporelles de la fréquence des violences physiques en contexte conjugal
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Criminologie ; vol. 51, no. 2, pp. 343-373.Publisher(s)
Presses de l’Université de MontréalAbstract(s)
Intimate partner violence (IPV) against women is a dynamic
phenomenon that evolves over time. However, despite our
recognition of this situation, few studies have been devoted to
the phenomenon. In particular, little is known about the
factors behind changes in the intensity of violence or how it
varies over time. This study addresses these gaps by focusing
on the individual trajectories of women who have been victims
of IPV. More specifically, the goal is to analyze how the
frequency of physical violence evolves over time. The research
is based on retrospective data from 53 women who
experienced IPV over a period of 36 months. The individual
trajectory of these women was reconstructed using the life
history calendar method. Results suggest that the frequency of
physical violence not only varies greatly from one victim to
another but the trajectory also varies for each woman. They
also demonstrate that in order to understand how violence
evolves, it is imperative to consider the characteristics of the
victim, the spouse, and their relationship, as well as changes in
life circumstances. Another result is the effect of time: we
found that the frequency of violence tended to increase over
the period being studied. Studying the trajectory of women
victims of IPV is an important way to better understand the
phenomenon as well as to find ways for more effective
intervention with victims.
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