The Help-Seeking Process in Same-Sex Intimate Partner Violence: a Systematic Review

Trombetta, T (通讯作者),Univ Turin, Dept Psychol, Via Verdi 10, I-10124 Turin, Italy.
2023-3
Introduction Same-Sex Intimate Partner Violence (SSIPV) is a complex issue that can be severely damaging. When involved in SSIPV, victims and perpetrators sometimes choose to seek help. The help-seeking process, however, can be difficult. Experiences of help-seeking seem to vary and may be positive or negative depending on several factors, some of which appear to be specific to lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) people involved in a same-sex relationship. Methods A systematic review of the literature has been conducted across four databases following the PRISMA statement guidelines. Out of 410 screened abstracts, 78 articles were selected for full-text review. Following the inclusion and exclusion criteria, 21 studies were included in the current review. Thematic analysis was conducted on these studies and results were discussed by three reviewers. Results Help-seekers tended to use informal sources of help, perceived to be ambivalently helpful. Formal sources tended to be utilized sparingly, except for counselors. Many formal sources were perceived to be unhelpful, and most of the studies identified several barriers to services that prevented effective help. Formal and helpful sources were perceived as knowledgeable and sensitive about LGB themes. Conclusions While existing research is limited, formal services that can provide effective care for SSIPV appear scarce. Barriers to services seem widespread, limiting accessibility. Policy Implications Existing services would benefit from increasing their knowledge and sensitivity on SSIPV-specific themes. The development of policies, programs, and interventions that aim to provide effective help is needed, as well as more research.
SEXUALITY RESEARCH AND SOCIAL POLICY
卷号:20|期号:1|页码:391-411
ISSN:1868-9884|收录类别:SSCI
语种
英语
来源机构
University of Turin
资助机构
Universita degli Studi di Torino within the CRUI-CARE Agreement
资助信息
Open access funding provided by Universita degli Studi di Torino within the CRUI-CARE Agreement.
被引频次(WOS)
7
被引频次(其他)
7
180天使用计数
6
2013以来使用计数
16
EISSN
1553-6610
出版年
2023-3
DOI
10.1007/s13178-021-00629-z
WOS学科分类
Social Sciences, Interdisciplinary
学科领域
循证社会科学-综合
关键词
Intimate partner violence Help-seeking Same-sex Same-gender Gay Lesbian LGB Same-sex intimate partner violence