Intimate Partner Violence among Asian Americans: Risk Factor Differences across Ethnic Subgroups

• NCJ Number: 239831
• Journal: Journal of Family Violence Volume: 27 Issue: 3 Dated: April 2012 Pages: 215-224
• Author(s): Hyunkag Cho
• Date Published: April 2012
• Length: 10 pages
• Publication Format: Article
• Publication Type: Report (Study/Research)
• Language: English
• Country: United States of America

Annotation

This study examined intimate partner violence (IPV) among Asian Americans.

Abstract

A limited number of studies have been conducted on intimate partner violence (IPV) among Asian Americans. This study aims to fill this gap by examining risk factors for IPV and ethnic differences within Asian American subgroups. Logistic regression analyses were conducted, using data from the National Latino and Asian American Study (NLAAS). This study found that while prevalence rates of IPV varied across ethnic groups, the differences disappeared when controlling for demographic, interpersonal, and sociocultural variables. The study findings also showed that risk for IPV was higher for U.S.-born Asian Americans, and that perceived discrimination increased the risk. Abstract published by arrangement with Springer.