Citation

Machado A, Hines D, Douglas EM. Psychol. Men Masc. 2020; 21(4): 612-621.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2020, American Psychological Association)

DOI

10.1037/men0000285

PMID

34366716

Abstract

There has been a recent increase in the amount of research on male victims of female-perpetrated partner violence (PV) but research needs to be conducted to understand how the patterns of abuse persist in these relationships. In the current study, the experiences of 59 male PV victims in the USA, recruited through online advertisements in professional networks and websites (e.g., agencies that specialize in male victims of PV), were explored through a thematic analysis. Analyses suggested that the help seeking process of male PV victims is complex and heterogeneous and can often lead to further negative consequences due to various structural, cultural, social, and organizational factors. The findings also highlight the potential societal issues that male victims perceived as contributing to male victimization and lack of available resources for them. The results are discussed in terms of its implications for agencies, service providers, and general societal attitudes that are relevant to raising awareness about this phenomenon.

Language: en

Keywords

experiences; help seeking process; male victims; perceptions