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Intimate Partner Violence (Ipv): Clinical And Societal Perspectives, Marudan Sivagurunathan Jul 2020

Intimate Partner Violence (Ipv): Clinical And Societal Perspectives, Marudan Sivagurunathan

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Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) can have a lasting impact on survivors’ emotional, physical, and psychological wellbeing. IPV is multifaceted and can influence survivors’ interactions across various institutions, including healthcare settings. This PhD project consists of both qualitative and quantitative studies aimed at exploring the clinical and societal perspectives around IPV.

Study #1 sought to explore the discourses around male IPV drawn from a social networking site (Reddit.com). While some areas related to IPV are well researched, studies on male intimate partner violence survivors are limited. The results from study #1 show that male IPV disclosure is a complex process. While …