The role of social support in intimate partner violence and economic hardship
Friday, March 13, 2020 - 08:10
in Psychology & Sociology
The term intimate partner violence (IPV) is used to describe situations where a current or former partner or spouse causes harm to their significant other via physical, sexual and psychological violence. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates one in four women and nearly one in 10 men have experienced IPV during their lifetime.