Citation

Conroy NE, Crowley CG, DeSanto DL. J. Fam. Violence 2024; 39(1): 23-45.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2024, Holtzbrinck Springer Nature Publishing Group)

DOI

10.1007/s10896-022-00416-3

PMID

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Abstract

To assess the state of empirical research on Johnson's typology of violence.

Method:

Using the PRISMA Statement guidelines, we systematically review and critically evaluate peer-reviewed, empirical research studies testing Johnson's typology, published 1995 to March 31, 2021.
Findings:

Forty-four studies tested Johnson's typology using accurate conceptualization and operationalization of the typology.

FINDINGS from included studies provided overwhelming support for Johnson's typology, with only few exceptions.
Conclusions:

Direct tests of Johnson's assumptions are necessary for revising and strengthening the utility of the typology. Future research should carefully attend to the conceptual definitions of Johnson's typology and integrate explicit testing of assumptions throughout study designs.

Language: en

Keywords

Coercive control; Gender; Intimate partner violence; Intimate terrorism; Mutual violent control; Situational couple violence; Systematic review; Violent resistance