CRVAW Faculty Journal Articles
Gender Differences in Reporting Psychological Abuse in a National Sample
Abstract
Understanding the nature and impact of psychological abuse for males and females is crucial because it might be the precursor of other forms of violence. This study examines reported gender differences in psychologically abusive acts using a national sample of U.S. citizens. The data were collected anonymously from an online administration of the Measure of Psychological Abuse (MPAB). Other measures were included to assess outcomes that might occur due to psychological abuse. Results indicate that there are more similarities than differences in the gender reports of psychological abuse. Compared to males' reports, differences include female reports of certain behaviors leading to more negative emotional and behavioral impact and more negative outcomes due to being in a psychologically abusive relationship.
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
8-2011
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/10926771.2011.586573
Repository Citation
Rogers, M. Jill and Follingstad, Diane R., "Gender Differences in Reporting Psychological Abuse in a National Sample" (2011). CRVAW Faculty Journal Articles. 249.
https://uknowledge.uky.edu/crvaw_facpub/249
Notes/Citation Information
Published in Journal of Aggression, Maltreatment & Trauma, v. 20, issue 5, p. 471-502.