Intimate partner violence among married couples in India

What is it about?

This paper talks about violence happening in intimate relationships, especially among married couples. Any behavior involving an intentional/unintentional use of physical, mental, or sexual harm between individuals in an intimate relationship is Intimate partner violence (IPV). This paper focuses on the antecedents and consequences of IPV and intervention studies conducted on IPV in the Indian cultural context.

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Why is it important?

Intimate partner violence is one of the most common forms of violence globally. It is a highly prevalent and under-recognized issue in India. However, identifying and measuring IPV is difficult since most people are not ready to talk about it. Besides, it is an experience that can obtrude mental and physical health issues in an individual. Additionally, in India, drastic socioeconomic changes exacerbated family conflicts and divorce rates. Hence, it is very important to understand the current IPV scenario in India. Thus, the current article will help us know the detailed narrative of IPV and a notion for developing intervention programs to teach healthy relationship skills to prevent or reduce IPV.