Citation

Lila M, Gracia E, Garcia F. Rev. de Psi. Soc. 2010; 25(3): 313-323.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2010, Sao Paulo Educ, Editora Da Puc/sp)

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Abstract

This study analyzed the influence of sexism (benevolent and hostile) and empathy on police attitudes towards intervening in partner violence against women (preferences to enforce the law depending on whether the victim is willing to press charges against the offender). The sample was 409 police officers. Results from a 2x2x2 factorial design yielded main effects of benevolent sexism, and a significant interaction between hostile sexism and empathy. Implications for training and selection of police officers working in the area of partner violence against women are considered.