Exposure to intimate partner violence : perceived links with other victimizations and the severity of violence by young adults in Québec
2021
The objective of this qualitative study was to understand how young
adults (18 - 25 years old) who were exposed to intimate partner violence (IPV) during
childhood and adolescence explained the links between this violence and the
other victimizations that they had experienced, as well as the perceived
severity that they assigned to these victimizations. The participants (N = 45)
were recruited in the Province of Quebec (Canada). Before the interview, they
filled out an online questionnaire with the Adult Retrospective Version of the
Juvenile Victimization Questionnaire as well as answering sociodemographic
questions. They likewise noted the victimization to which they were subjected
before they reached adulthood. These data helped us to better prepare the
qualitative interviews, allowing us to explore the links the youth see or do
not see between their exposure to IPV and other declared victimizations. Interviews
lasted an average of two hours and were supported by a semi-structured
interview guide and a life history calendar. The results show that many of the
participants identified stronger links between exposure to IPV and child
maltreatment, intimidation at school, and dating violence. Findings highlight
the importance of considering youth’s viewpoints about the victimizations they
suffer so as to develop intervention and prevention programs that are better
adapted to these youth’s experiences and point of views.
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