Controlling and demeaning behavior towards (ex)partners: two components of coercive control
Summary
This study examines two components of coercive control—controlling behavior and demeaning behavior—as manifestations of severe intimate partner violence aimed at controlling, manipulating, and dominating the other person. Drawn from Social Learning Theory, it was hypothesized that men would exhibit higher levels of controlling behavior, influenced by societal norms of masculinity emphasizing control and dominance. Social Role Theory predicted that this effect would be accentuated if religion plays a stronger role, reinforcing traditional gender roles. Conversely, Gendered Resistance Theory suggested that women exhibit higher levels of demeaning behavior in relationships. The study used self-reports from a clinical sample of adults receiving assistance from Veilig Thuis, a family protection service. Logistic regression analysis was employed to predict the likelihood of the outcome variables. Results indicated a significant gender effect on controlling behavior, with women reporting higher levels compared to men. However, there was no significant moderating effect of religion on this relationship. Additionally, there was no significant gender difference found in demeaning behavior. Based on these findings, this study concludes with insights essential for interpreting the results. Ultimately, the study ends with discussing implications for policy in family protection services.
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