Author ORCID Identifier
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
8-1-2010
Publication Title
Social Problems
Volume
57
Issue
3
First Page
480
Last Page
503
Abstract
Recent evidence indicates that contrary to some criminological theories, immigrants are less violent than native-born Americans. The relationship between immigrant status and reduced violence appears to hold at both the individual and neighborhood levels of analysis. This phenomenon has been referred to as the immigrant or Latino paradox. It has been suggested, although rarely examined, that cultural differences and strong social networks among immigrants account for their lower violence rates. These factors even appear strong enough to counterbalance the crime-promoting effects of economic disadvantage. This study investigates whether such patterns extend to intimate partner violence. Consistent with research on other forms of violence, we find that neighborhoods with greater concentrations of immigrants have lower levels of intimate partner violence. This relationship appears to be partially mediated by cultural norms and social ties.
Recommended Citation
Wright, E.M. & Benson, M.L. (2010). Immigration and intimate partner violence: Exploring the immigrant paradox. Social Problems, 57(3), 480-503. https://doi.org/10.1525/sp.2010.57.3.480
Comments
This is a pre-copyedited, author-produced version of an article accepted for publication in [insert journal title] following peer review. The version of record Immigration and Intimate Partner Violence: Exploring and Immigrant Paradox in Social Problems, 57(3) on August 1, 2010 is available online at: https://doi.org/10.1525/sp.2010.57.3.480