The Impact of Masculine Ideologies on Heterosexual Men’s Experiences of Intimate Partner Violence: A Qualitative Exploration

Hogan, Kevin Francis, Clarke, Victoria and Ward, Tony (2022) The Impact of Masculine Ideologies on Heterosexual Men’s Experiences of Intimate Partner Violence: A Qualitative Exploration. Journal of Aggression, Maltreatment & Trauma. pp. 1-20. ISSN 1092-6771

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Abstract

The subject of female-perpetuated intimate partner violence (IPV) against men remains poorly understood and in need of further research. Exploration of societal expectations surrounding masculinity and male victimization may enhance understanding of how men experience IPV victimization. Consequently, this experiential research study explored the impact of masculine ideologies on the way in which 26 men made sense of their experiences of femaleperpetrated intimate partner violence (IPV). Semi-structured interviews explored the men’s sense of themselves, their relationship, and their use of support networks. The data were analyzed using reflexive thematic analysis. The importance of maintaining an appropriate sense of masculinity underpinned the men’s narratives. Participants described feeling shame and embarrassment for not having met dominant cultural expectations surrounding the roles of men in heterosexual relationships. Many of the participants struggled to accept the role of “victim,” which was perceived as demasculinizing. These findings offer implications for understanding men’s experiences of IPV and developing enhanced sources of support.

Item Type:	Article
Divisions:	Faculty of of Arts, Society and Professional Studies > Department of Health and Behavioural Sciences
Depositing User:	Ms Hazel Barham
Date Deposited:	23 May 2022 16:06
Last Modified:	23 May 2022 16:06
URI:	https://newman.repository.guildhe.ac.uk/id/eprint/17318

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