The gendered patterns of violence against women are largely precipitated by dominant male gender roles that define masculinity. The purpose of this study was to understand women's encounter in abusive domestic relationships. Specifically, the research goal was to assess the extent, types, and severity of interpersonal violence IPV by intimate partners against married and divorced women in Kuwait. In addition, the research attempts to correlate the extent, types, and severity of IPV by intimate partners with characteristics of the study participants.
The study was based on quantitative methodology. Results indicated that cultural, religious, and demographic factor values were among the highest causes of violence against women. Clinical implications are provided to guide practitioners in identifying couples at risk and to formulate prevention and intervention strategies. Keywords: Kuwait; domestic abuse; interpersonal violence; intimate partner.
Abstract The gendered patterns of violence against women are largely precipitated by dominant male gender roles that define masculinity. Publication types Research Support, Non-U.
