Violence Against Women Journal

Why do some public mass shooters target specific women for murder, in addition to their broader acts of mass violence? This study, led by @adamwlankford provides answers on which women are targeted, what their killers have in common, and more. Learn more: journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.117…

How might a sexual assault risk intervention change if shaped by the voices of Black women college students? This mixed-methods study gathered insights from 60 Black college women to explore culturally specific adaptations. Explore their findings here: journals.sagepub.com/doi/epub/10.11…

Led by @saraskoogwaller, this piece introduces “lonelification” — a form of entrapment that domestic abusers use to isolate women by disconnecting them from their sense of reality, identity, and other meaningful contexts. Read more about this study here: journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.11…

In India, when a mother experiences spousal violence, her daughter is more likely to face the same fate. This work explores how spousal violence is passed down through generations, and why breaking the cycle is essential for women & girls. Read more here: journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.117…

On a gender-neutral rape myth acceptance scale, U.S. college students still pictured a male perpetrator & female victim. The authors' major takeaway? A commonly used scale for measuring rape myths still carries gender bias––time to rethink how we study it. journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.11…

These authors found that strong parental bonds, attending a high school that emphasized academic achievement, and feeling safe in one’s neighborhood during adolescence protected Latina and Black women from abuse later in life. Read more about this study: journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.117…

New article for anyone who wants a little intro to how and why to use AI techniques in domestic and gender-based violence research!

Led by @lisathompsonphd, this research explores how big data + machine learning can enhance research on domestic and gender-based violence and raises key ethical considerations for using AI in violence against women research. Learn more about this work: journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.11…

Guided by the salutogenesis model, these authors qualitatively explored how supporting women survivors of IPV may influence the health and wellness outcomes of 19 Canadian community-based workers. 📑 Learn more about the five themes they identified here: journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.11…

Why do some public mass shooters *target specific women* for murder -- before, during, or after their mass attacks? And which women face the greatest threat? Our new study in @VAWJournal provides some answers (linked in replies...)

Listen to author @_JadeMcGarry discuss her article, which argues domestic violence constitutes a form of terrorism and presents a primary threat to the security of Australians. #VAW Watch here: youtu.be/UYX_1PPZqRU Read more about her findings here: journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.11…

This study examined the disparagement of women politicians in the Spanish Manosphere. Analysis of 1,245 online comments revealed that misogynistic hate speech undermines women in politics by attacking their body, appearance, and sexuality. Read more here: journals.sagepub.com/doi/epub/10.11…

WiCS-E's next seminar is just one week away!⌛ 📅Monday, 10 March 1 🕛1pmGMT/2pmCET @alhumbert will open our eyes to the various forms of gender-based violence in academia and what measures can be taken to protect the scientific community Sign up here: shorturl.at/PLeZt

Great to have our latest journal article, “Police Officer-Involved Domestic Violence: Examining the Unique Risks and Barriers to Safety”, published in @VAWJournal. Our article examines Australian victim-survivor’s experiences of domestic violence when the perpetrator is a…

This study explores how empowerment mediates the association between IPV victimization and mental health symptomatology. The findings underscore the importance of empowering survivors to alleviate mental health symptoms. journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.117…

This qualitative study employs an intersectional approach to examine barriers that prevent women aged 50+ from using domestic violence (DV) social services in Germany. The findings call for age-sensitive DV services to ensure all survivors are supported. journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.11…

These authors explored gender stereotypes among adolescent football players in Cyprus through focus groups with 34 participants. They found that males frequently encountered gender-based violence, although they struggled to define and address it. #GBV journals.sagepub.com/doi/epub/10.11…

Using art, researchers in the UK explored how women resist, manage risk, and cope with the pain of domestic abuse. @LKelsallKnight & co-authors developed The SEED Model (pic) to conceptualize 7 strategies women employ to survive domestic abuse. Learn more: journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.11…