Risk Markers for Women’s Physical Intimate Partner Violence Victimization in Iran: A Meta-Analysis
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In this study, evidence from 14 studies examines 16 unique risk markers for intimate partner violence (IPV) victimization for Iranian women. Large-to-medium effect sizes were found for emotional abuse victimization, depression, poor mental health, poor physical health, partner’s drug use, living in a patriarchal household, and partner having experienced child abuse as risk markers. Higher levels of education and higher levels of household income were significant protective markers against IPV victimization for Iranian women. Partner’s education, partner’s employment, being employed, being pregnant, age, partner’s age, and length of the relationship were not significant risk markers for IPV victimization among Iranian women.
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Fatemeh Nikparvar is a faculty member and clinic director at the University of Central Missouri. She is a licensed couple and family therapist and her research focus is on intimate partner violence.
Chelsea M. Spencer is a research assistant professor at Kansas State University. Her research focuses on intimate partner violence, intimate partner homicide, and sexual violence. She specializes in conducting meta-analyses and other quantitative methods.
Sandra M. Stith is a University Distinguished Professor in the Couple and Family Therapy Program at Kansas State University. Her research focuses on partner violence. She has edited four books and authored over 120 articles and book chapters on the topic.
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