Gendered Approach to Understanding Intimate Partner Victimization and Mental Health Outcomes Among College Students With and Without Disability

• NCJ Number: 243571
• Journal: Women & Criminal Justice Volume: 23 Issue: 3 Dated: July - September 2013 Pages: 209-231
• Author(s): Heidi L. Scherer; Jamie A. Snyder; Bonnie S. Fisher
• Date Published: July 2013
• Length: 23 pages
• Publication Format: Article
• Publication Type: Report (Study/Research)
• Language: English
• Country: United States of America

Annotation

This study estimates the extent of IPV among male and female college students with and without disabilities.

Abstract

A number of studies have reported that college students and individuals with disabilities are at risk for experiencing intimate partner victimization (IPV). Little is known about IPV among the intersection of these populations, college students with disabilities. Using data from a nationally representative sample of college students, this study estimates the extent of IPV among male and female college students with and without disabilities. Both males and females with disabilities experienced a greater risk of IPV than those without disability, and this risk appeared to be similar across the sexes. Furthermore, disability was a significant predictor of negative mental health outcomes among male and female IPV victims. Policy and prevention implications that take into consideration gender and disability are discussed. Abstract published by arrangement with Taylor and Francis.