Examining the impact of economic abuse on survivors of intimate partner violence: a scoping review
Abstract Background Economic abuse is a unique form of intimate partner violence (IPV) and includes behaviors that control a survivor’s ability to acquire, use, and maintain resources. These tactics can result in someone becoming economically dependent on their partner and may limit their ability to...
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| description | Abstract Background Economic abuse is a unique form of intimate partner violence (IPV) and includes behaviors that control a survivor’s ability to acquire, use, and maintain resources. These tactics can result in someone becoming economically dependent on their partner and may limit their ability to leave the relationship and establish independence. The aim of this study was to conduct a scoping review focused on the impact of economic abuse on survivors of IPV. Methods A total of 14 databases were reviewed, which resulted in 35 peer-reviewed manuscripts for inclusion in the study. Manuscripts were included if they were: written in English, published since the year 2000, focused specifically on the impact of economic abuse perpetrated by an intimate partner, economic abuse was measured as an independent variable, and if economic abuse was looked at separately from other forms of IPV. Both convenience and population-based samples were included in the review. Information was extracted using a data charting form. The data were analyzed using a combination of grouping techniques and constant comparison methods to identify key findings. Results Studies found significant associations between economic abuse and a range of outcomes, such as mental and physical health, financial impacts, parent-child interactions, and quality of life. The most frequently examined were mental health, followed by financial issues. Conclusions Limitations of these studies included a lack of longitudinal research and a focus on heterosexual relationships with male-perpetrated violence toward female survivors. Study findings highlight the wide-ranging potential impacts of economic abuse on survivors and the need for additional research to better understand potential outcomes and implement and evaluate interventions to address them. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-4acc65fefb85499787470cbc6c923e112022-12-22T03:25:54ZengBMCBMC Public Health1471-24582022-05-0122111910.1186/s12889-022-13297-4Examining the impact of economic abuse on survivors of intimate partner violence: a scoping reviewLaura Johnson0Yafan Chen1Amanda Stylianou2Alexandra Arnold3Temple UniversityRutgers, The State University of New JerseyEasterseals New JerseyColumbia UniversityAbstract Background Economic abuse is a unique form of intimate partner violence (IPV) and includes behaviors that control a survivor’s ability to acquire, use, and maintain resources. These tactics can result in someone becoming economically dependent on their partner and may limit their ability to leave the relationship and establish independence. The aim of this study was to conduct a scoping review focused on the impact of economic abuse on survivors of IPV. Methods A total of 14 databases were reviewed, which resulted in 35 peer-reviewed manuscripts for inclusion in the study. Manuscripts were included if they were: written in English, published since the year 2000, focused specifically on the impact of economic abuse perpetrated by an intimate partner, economic abuse was measured as an independent variable, and if economic abuse was looked at separately from other forms of IPV. Both convenience and population-based samples were included in the review. Information was extracted using a data charting form. The data were analyzed using a combination of grouping techniques and constant comparison methods to identify key findings. Results Studies found significant associations between economic abuse and a range of outcomes, such as mental and physical health, financial impacts, parent-child interactions, and quality of life. The most frequently examined were mental health, followed by financial issues. Conclusions Limitations of these studies included a lack of longitudinal research and a focus on heterosexual relationships with male-perpetrated violence toward female survivors. Study findings highlight the wide-ranging potential impacts of economic abuse on survivors and the need for additional research to better understand potential outcomes and implement and evaluate interventions to address them.https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-022-13297-4Economic abuseFinancial abuseIntimate partner violenceDomestic violenceScoping review |
| spellingShingle | Laura Johnson Yafan Chen Amanda Stylianou Alexandra Arnold Examining the impact of economic abuse on survivors of intimate partner violence: a scoping review BMC Public Health Economic abuse Financial abuse Intimate partner violence Domestic violence Scoping review |
| title | Examining the impact of economic abuse on survivors of intimate partner violence: a scoping review |
| title_full | Examining the impact of economic abuse on survivors of intimate partner violence: a scoping review |
| title_fullStr | Examining the impact of economic abuse on survivors of intimate partner violence: a scoping review |
| title_full_unstemmed | Examining the impact of economic abuse on survivors of intimate partner violence: a scoping review |
| title_short | Examining the impact of economic abuse on survivors of intimate partner violence: a scoping review |
| title_sort | examining the impact of economic abuse on survivors of intimate partner violence a scoping review |
| topic | Economic abuse Financial abuse Intimate partner violence Domestic violence Scoping review |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-022-13297-4 |
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