Abstract
Although women with disabilities are at increased risk for intimate partner violence (IPV), little is known about how this phenomenon impacts transitional-aged young women with disabilities who are still trying to master the developmental challenges of adolescence. This study explores risk factors for and prevalence of IPV by drawing on a population-based sample of women ages 18–21 with (N = 1,616,207) and without (N = 7,554,064) self-reported disabilities. Findings suggest that risk factors for IPV were more prevalent among sample members, as was past year experience of IPV. This study has implications for school social workers and disability service providers who interact with this population.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 275-290 |
Number of pages | 16 |
Journal | Journal of Aggression, Maltreatment and Trauma |
Volume | 27 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Mar 16 2018 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Disability
- handicapped
- intimate partner violence
- young adults
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Health Professions (miscellaneous)
- Clinical Psychology
- Psychiatry and Mental health