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Perpetration of intimate partner violence and COVID-19-related anxiety during the second lockdown in Portugal: The mediating role of anxiety, depression, and stress
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Purpose The restrictions imposed during lockdown by COVID-19 pandemic entailed increased risks for the perpetration
of intimate partner violence (IPV). Widespread fear and uncertainty related to the virus and the policies adopted to contain
it have been linked to a set of social, emotional, and economic stressors that can increase the risk of IPV. The present study
aims to assess the association between COVID-19-related anxiety, psychological distress (depression, anxiety, and stress),
and IPV perpetration in the community, as well as to assess the mediating role of psychological distress and depression,
anxiety, and stress in the relationship between COVID-19-related anxiety and the perpetration of IPV.
Methods A sample of 336 participants (282 females, Mage=34.91, SD=11.72) was recruited from the Portuguese population through an online self-report questionnaire, completed after the second lockdown (from April and July 2021).
Results High rates of IPV perpetration during the confnement, in particular psychological and physical IPV, were found.
COVID-19-related anxiety and psychological distress (depression, anxiety, and stress) were related to higher levels of IPV
perpetration. Psychological distress and stress mediated the relationship between COVID-19-related anxiety and total IPV
perpetration and psychological distress and depression mediated the relationship between COVID-19-related anxiety and
psychological IPV perpetration.
Conclusions This study highlights the mediating role of psychological distress on IPV perpetration. Practical implications
for intervention policies in IPV perpetration will be discussed.
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Keywords
Intimate partner violence Perpetration Coronavirus anxiety Psychological Distress Depression Mediation
Citation
Cunha, O., Caridade, S., de Castro Rodrigues, A., Cruz, A. R., & Peixoto, M. M. (2023). Perpetration of intimate partner violence and COVID-19-related anxiety during the second lockdown in Portugal: The mediating role of anxiety, depression, and stress. Journal of Family Violence. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10896-023-00498-7
Publisher
Springer New York