Empirical Research About Same-Sex Intimate Partner Violence: A Methodological Review

• Published in: Journal of homosexuality Vol. 56; no. 3; pp. 361 - 386
• Main Authors: Murray, Christine E., Mobley, A. Keith
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States Taylor & Francis Group 01-04-2009; Taylor & Francis LLC
• Subjects: Couples; Domestic partners; Domestic violence; Domestic Violence - psychology; Empirical Methods; Empirical Research; Evaluation; Female; Gays & lesbians; Homosexual Relationships; Homosexuality; Homosexuality, Female - psychology; Homosexuality, Male - psychology; Homosexuals; Humans; Intimacy; intimate partner violence; Male; methodological review; Methodology; Partner Abuse; Questionnaires; same-sex relationships; Sexual Partners - psychology; Studies; Systematic review
• ISSN: 0091-8369; 1540-3602
• DOI: 10.1080/00918360902728848

This article presents a systematic review of empirical research examining intimate partner violence among same-sex couples. Seventeen studies that met the inclusion criteria were rated using a 15-item evaluation questionnaire. The results indicated that the existing body of research examining same-sex intimate partner violence demonstrates some common methodological strengths and limitations. The authors conclude with a list of recommendations for future research based on the results of this study.