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Gender Differences in Reporting Psychological Abuse in a National Sample
Journal of Aggression, Maltreatment & Trauma (2011)
  • M. Jill Rogers, University of Kentucky
  • Diane Follingstad, University of Kentucky
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.

Keywords
  • adult,
  • aggression,
  • emotional abuse,
  • gender issues,
  • intimate partner violence,
  • maltreatment
Publication Date
August, 2011
Citation Information
M. Jill Rogers and Diane Follingstad. "Gender Differences in Reporting Psychological Abuse in a National Sample" Journal of Aggression, Maltreatment & Trauma Vol. 20 Iss. 5 (2011)
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/dianefollingstad/58/