title: A comparison of women versus men charged with intimate partner violence: general risk factors, attitudes regarding using violence, and readiness to change.
abstract: The current descriptive study seeks to broaden empirical understanding about women charged with intimate partner violence by comparing a sample of women in a domestic violence diversion program (N = 78) to a matched sample of men (N = 78) in the same program on measurements of general risk factors, attitudes toward using violence, and readiness to change. Findings indicate that the women charged with intimate partner violence are a heterogeneous group, endorse risk factors that show an elevated likelihood they will continue to use violence, demonstrate a high level of tolerance for using violence in their relationship, and may be highly amenable to treatment opportunities. Implications for practice and future research are addressed.
authors.affiliation: University of Tennessee, College of Social Work, USA. cathysimmons@utk.edu
authors.forename: Catherine A
authors.initials: CA
authors.lastname: Simmons
authors.forename: Peter
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Lehmann
authors.forename: Norman
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Cobb
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000374:Aggression / Q000523:psychology*; D003220:Conflict, Psychological; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007389:Internal-External Control; D007398:Interpersonal Relations; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012307:Risk Factors; D012747:Sexual Partners / Q000523:psychology; D012938:Social Perception; D013179:Spouse Abuse / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence* / Q000523:psychology; D013240:Stereotyping; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D016387:Women's Health