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Examining associations between COVID-19 stressors, intimate partner violence, health, and health behaviors
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posted on 2021-08-01, 00:00 authored by A M Gresham, B J Peters, Gery KarantzasGery Karantzas, L D Cameron, J A SimpsonThe economic, social, and health impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic are expected to increase the occurrence of intimate partner violence (IPV) victimization. IPV victimization may, in turn, contribute to physical and mental health, substance use, and social distancing behaviors during the COVID-19 pandemic. The primary objective of the current study was to understand the extent to which 1) COVID-19 stressors are associated with IPV victimization and 2) IPV victimization is associated with health and health behaviors. Participants ( N = 1,813) completed an online survey between May 15 and 28, 2020 that assessed COVID-19 stressors (financial anxiety, social disconnection, health anxiety, COVID-19-specific stress), IPV victimization, physical and mental health, substance use, and movement outside of the home. Structural equation modeling indicated that greater COVID-19-related stressors were associated with greater IPV victimization during the pandemic, even after controlling for enduring vulnerabilities associated with IPV victimization. Additionally, greater IPV victimization during the COVID-19 pandemic was associated with higher levels of substance use and movement outside of the home, but not poorer physical and mental health. COVID-19 stressors may have detrimental relationship effects and health implications, underscoring the need for increased IPV intervention and support services during the pandemic. Findings from the current work provide preliminary correlational evidence for a theoretical model centered on IPV victimization, rather than perpetration.
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Journal of Social and Personal RelationshipsVolume
38Issue
8Article number
ARTN 02654075211012098Pagination
2291 - 2307Publisher
SAGE PUBLICATIONS LTDPublisher DOI
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0265-4075eISSN
1460-3608Language
EnglishPublication classification
C1 Refereed article in a scholarly journalUsage metrics
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