Men’s differential identification with female-perpetrated intimate partner victimization

What is it about?

Men are often reluctant to self-identify as victims of female-perpetrated intimate partner violence (f-IPV), despite significant harms. We examined predictors of men’s self-identification as victims of f-IPV. About two-thirds of our sample did not self-identify as victims of f-IPV despite reporting victimisation experiences. We found that frequency of and psychological vulnerability from f-IPV, precarious manhood beliefs, and ambivalent sexism significantly predicted men’s self-identification as victims of f-IPV.

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Why is it important?

We elucidate predictors of men’s reluctance to self-identify as victims of f-IPV, allowing for the identification of men who may be less likely to seek and obtain support.