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An Exploration of the Needs of Men Experiencing Domestic Abuse: An Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis

SamaelET

April 24, 2023

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Title	An Exploration of the Needs of Men Experiencing Domestic Abuse: An Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis
Author	SamaelET
Upvotes	11
Comments	1
Date	April 24, 2023 2:13 PM UTC (3 years ago)
Subreddit	Posted in /r/Male_Studies
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[–]SamaelET[S] 2 points3 points4 points 3 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link

This study determines the needs of men experiencing domestic abuse from an intimate partner. In-depth interviews with 6 men who sought support are analyzed using interpretive phenomenological analysis (IPA). Four master themes (interpreted as needs) are identified from analysis, “recognition” (of male victims and the impact), “safety,” “accepting domestic abuse,” and “rebuilding.” A need for recognition is identified as the dominant theme influencing the capacity for the 3 remaining needs to be met. Domestic abuse is generally understood to be a gendered, heteronormative experience. Abused men are not acknowledged as “typical” victims. The lack of recognition prevented participants from accepting and recognizing their victimization resulting in delayed help-seeking and prolonged abuse. A joint commitment is required from policy and practice to raise the profile of abused men, challenge wider society's prevailing norms, and embed equal status for all victims.