Abstract
This article presents a review of literature describing intimate partner violence (IPV) in same-sex relationships. The authors present definitions and the prevalence of themain forms of violence-physical, sexual, and emotional-that can occur within same-sex intimate partner relationships, an overview of the existing research that examines the dynamics and broader social context of same-sex IPV, and implications for counseling affected individuals.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 7-30 |
Number of pages | 24 |
Journal | Journal of LGBT Issues in Counseling |
Volume | 1 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 28 2008 |
Keywords
- Counseling
- Domestic violence
- Intimate partner violence
- Same-sex couples
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Gender Studies
- Clinical Psychology
- Applied Psychology
- Psychiatry and Mental health