Perpetration of Severe Intimate Partner Violence: Premilitary and Second Year of Service Rates

Abstract

A longitudinal design was used to compare rates of severe intimate partner violence (SIPV) perpetration during the year prior to enlistment and the second year of service in a sample of 542 female and 421 male Navy personnel. Overall, 11% reported perpetration of SIPV during the year prior to service. Premilitary perpetration rates of SIPV were significantly higher for women (20%) than for men (4%). Following 2 years of service, the overall percentage reporting past-year perpetration of SIPV increased slightly (14% vs. a premilitary rate of 11%). The pattern of change in rates of SIPV perpetration varied for men and women. Across time, SIPV perpetration increased among men (from 4% to 16%) and decreased among women (from 20% to 12%). Respondents who were female, younger, and minority reported higher rates of premilitary SIPV perpetration. None of the demographic factors were associated with reports of SIPV perpetration during the second year.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 2004
Accession Number
ADA454316

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  • Cynthia J Thomsen
  • Jennifer Guimond
  • Joel S. Milner
  • Julie L. Crouch
  • Lex L. Merrill

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  • Naval Health Research Center

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  • Psychology

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