"Walking Over 'Em": An Exploration of Relations Between Emotion Dysregulation, Masculine Norms, and Intimate Partner Abuse in a Clinical Sample of Men

This study is the first to examine relations of emotion dysregulation, masculine norms, and abuse perpetration among men referred for domestic assault. Experiences of 108 men participating in batter intervention programs from 3 different cities were examined. Results suggest that intimate partner ab...

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Published in:Psychology of men & masculinity 2010-07, Vol.11 (3), p.233-239
Main Authors: Tager, David, Good, Glenn E, Brammer, Sara
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Abusive relationships
Dominance
Emotional abuse
Emotional Control
Emotional regulation
Human
Intimate Partner Violence
Male
Masculinity
Men
Social Norms
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Summary:This study is the first to examine relations of emotion dysregulation, masculine norms, and abuse perpetration among men referred for domestic assault. Experiences of 108 men participating in batter intervention programs from 3 different cities were examined. Results suggest that intimate partner abuse, emotion dysregulation, and the specific masculine norms of dominance, emotional control, and self-reliance are associated. Multiple-regression analysis indicated that emotion dysregulation and the masculine norm of dominance accounted for about 25% of the variance in reported abuse. In addition, the masculine norms of emotional control and self-reliance were significantly associated with emotion dysregulation. These findings suggest that men who reported experiencing affect that was difficult for them to manage are more likely to abuse their partners and also tend to believe that men should not share their emotions or ask for help.
ISSN:1524-9220
1939-151X
DOI:10.1037/a0017636