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

Authors

Emily M. Wright, University of Nebraska at OmahaFollow
Michael L. Benson

Author ORCID Identifier

Wright: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4653-3596

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

9-20-2010

Publication Title

Victims and Offenders

Volume

5

Issue

4

First Page

283

Last Page

302

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.

Comments

This is an Accepted Manuscript of an article published by Taylor & Francis in [Victims & Offenders] on [September 20, 2010], available online: https://doi.org/10.1080/15564886.2010.509649

Recommended Citation

Wright, E.M. & Benson, M.L. (2010, September 20). Relational Aggression, Intimate Partner Violence, and Gender: An Exploratory Analysis. Victims & Offenders, 5(4), 283-302. https://doi.org/10.1080/15564886.2010.509649

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