Relational Aggression, Intimate Partner Violence, and Gender: An Exploratory Analysis

• NCJ Number: 232239
• Journal: Victims & Offenders Volume: 5 Issue: 4 Dated: October-December 2010 Pages: 283-302
• Author(s): Emily M. Wright; Michael L. Benson
• Date Published: October 2010
• Length: 20 pages
• Publication Format: Article
• Publication Type: Research (Applied/Empirical)
• Language: English
• Country: United States of America

Annotation

This study explored the influence of romantic relational aggression in intimate partner violence.

Abstract

This study explores the effects of romantic relational aggression on intimate partner violence. The concept of relational aggression denotes a type of nonphysical aggression that is specific to relationships and that has only recently been recognized in the psychological literature. Using responses to the Conflict Tactics Scale from adults participating in the Project on Human Development in Chicago Neighborhoods, romantic relational aggression is examined with regard to male and female intimate partner violence perpetration and victimization. Results indicate that romantic relational aggression is a predictor of partner violence perpetration and victimization among both males and females. Tables, notes, and references (Published Abstract)