American Women’s Experiences with Intimate Partner Violence During the Start of the COVID-19 Pandemic: Risk Factors and Mental Health Implications

Authors

Debra Oswald, Marquette UniversityFollow
Astrida S. Kaugars, Marquette UniversityFollow
Mary Tait, Marquette University

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

5-2023

Publisher

SAGE Publications

Source Publication

Violence Against Women

Source ISSN

1077-8012

Abstract

In an online survey, women self-reported high prevalence of intimate partner violence during the early days of the pandemic. Risk factors for experiencing intimate partner violence (IPV) included having a child under the age of 18, being a sexual minority, living in a rural community, and stressors related to healthcare access, income/employment stress, and COVID-19 exposure or illness. Women who worked during the pandemic and were older were less likely to experience IPV. Women who reported IPV also reported increased anxiety and depression. The results are discussed in terms of clinical and policy implications for supporting women who are victims of IPV.

Comments

Accepted version. Violence Against Women, Vol. 29, No. 6-7 (2023): 1419-1440. DOI. © 2023 SAGE Publications. Used with permission.

Recommended Citation

Oswald, Debra; Kaugars, Astrida S.; and Tait, Mary, "American Women’s Experiences with Intimate Partner Violence During the Start of the COVID-19 Pandemic: Risk Factors and Mental Health Implications" (2023). Psychology Faculty Research and Publications. 585.
https://epublications.marquette.edu/psych_fac/585