Exploring Cultural Factors and IPV among US Hispanic Women: Orientation, Discrimination, and Ethnic Identity

• In Event: Victimization: Issues of Race, Ethnicity, Gender, and Sexuality

Abstract

Intimate partner violence (IPV) remains a persistent and prevalent public health concern in the United States. Extant literature suggests that Hispanic women face an elevated risk of IPV, influenced by cultural factors that shape their perceptions and experiences of victimization. Even so, research in this area remains limited. Using online survey data of 507 Hispanic women in the United States, the present study employs bivariate analyses and a series of regression models to examine the impact of cultural orientation, discrimination, and ethnic identity on the perceptions and experiences of IPV. Where appropriate, it explores the interaction effects among these relationships. Findings underscore the significance of considering cultural dynamics in understanding IPV among this population, albeit with caution. Lastly, it highlights the lived realities of Hispanic women in the United States and offers insights for future research directions in this area.

Author

• Vanessa Centelles, Colorado State University