"He could scare me without laying a hand on me" : mothers' experiences of nonviolent coercive control during marriage and after separation Kimberly A. Crossman, Jennifer L. Hardesty & Marcela Raffaelli
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ArticleSeries: Violence Against WomenPublication details: Sage, 2016Subject(s): Online resources:
In: Violence Against Women, 2016, 22(4): 454-473Summary: Studies demonstrate the negative effects of violent coercive control but few examine coercive control without violence. This study describes the characteristics of nonviolent coercive control among 8 divorcing mothers and compares them with 47 mothers who experienced violent coercive control or no violence/no control. Mothers with nonviolent coercive control reported more coping strategies, risk, harassment, and perceived threat than mothers with no violence/no control; similar levels of fear and control during marriage as mothers with violent coercive control; and more post separation fear than both groups. Findings highlight the need to include nonviolent coercive control in screening methods and research measures. (Authors' abstract). Record #4936
Violence Against Women, 2016, 22(4): 454-473
Studies demonstrate the negative effects of violent coercive control but few examine coercive control without violence. This study describes the characteristics of nonviolent coercive control among 8 divorcing mothers and compares them with 47 mothers who experienced violent coercive control or no violence/no control. Mothers with nonviolent coercive control reported more coping strategies, risk, harassment, and perceived threat than mothers with no violence/no control; similar levels of fear and control during marriage as mothers with violent coercive control; and more post separation fear than both groups. Findings highlight the need to include nonviolent coercive control in screening methods and research measures. (Authors' abstract). Record #4936