Abstract
This study examines risk factors of intimate partner violence against women in a cohort of Chinese women drawn from a large representative sample in Hong Kong. Data from a cross-section of 1,870 women are analyzed. Prevalence rates of women's self-reports of violence by their intimate partners and conflict with in-laws are computed and compared in terms of demographic and socioeconomic characteristics. The results show that in-law conflict was the characteristic most significantly associated with women's reports of violent victimization. This suggests that in-law conflict should be included in the screening and assessment of risk for intimate partner violence.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1295-1312 |
Number of pages | 18 |
Journal | Violence Against Women |
Volume | 14 |
Issue number | 11 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Nov 2008 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Chinese
- In-law conflict
- Intimate partner violence
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Gender Studies
- Sociology and Political Science
- Law