Male Intimate Partner and Sexual Victimisation
A special issue of Behavioral Sciences (ISSN 2076-328X). This special issue belongs to the section "Social Psychology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 September 2026 | Viewed by 154
Special Issue Editors
Interests: domestic violence; male victims; intimate partner violence; trauma; help-seeking; service inclusivity
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Research on intimate partner violence and sexual victimisation has historically focused on women, leaving men’s experiences underexplored and often misunderstood. Emerging evidence reveals that men are victims of coercion, physical aggression and sexual assault within intimate relationships. Men often find it difficult to comprehend their experiences as abuse and this is negatively reinforced by ineffective services and stereotypical beliefs. Male victims face unique barriers to disclosure, including fear of disbelief, stigma and being seen as the perpetrator. Understanding men’s victimisation requires a nuanced approach that considers intersecting factors such as masculinity, cultural expectations, and systemic gaps in service provision. This Special Issue seeks to advance scholarly dialogue and promote inclusive frameworks for prevention and intervention. We welcome all submissions related to the abovementioned topics and from various disciplines, i.e., psychology, criminology, social policy, social work and health care.
Dr. Nikki Carthy
Dr. Elizabeth Bates
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- intimate partner violence
- sexual victimisation
- male victims
- help-seeking
- masculinity
- gender stereotypes
- disclosure barriers
- stigma
- support services
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