The purpose of this study is to examine domestic violence as it occurs in same-sex male relationships. Data were collected by in-depth interviews with twenty-five gay males, who were between the ages of 23 and 43, and who had previous experience being in a homosexual relationship where domestic violence was present. The major findings of this study include the respondents': 1) definitions of domestic violence and abuse; 2) the type of domestic violence or abuse personally experienced; and 3) reasons they believe domestic violence or abuse occurs in these types of relationships. This study illustrates the need for further research in this area of domestic violence and for programs or services targeted for this specific population.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:unt.edu/info:ark/67531/metadc277865 |
| Date | 08 1900 |
| Creators | Cruz, Joe Michael |
| Contributors | Williams, Norma, Eve, Susan Brown, Marshall, Linda L. |
| Publisher | University of North Texas |
| Source Sets | University of North Texas |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis or Dissertation |
| Format | v, 72 leaves, Text |
| Coverage | United States - Texas - Dallas County - Dallas, United States - Texas - Tarrant County - Fort Worth |
| Rights | Public, Copyright, Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise noted. All rights reserved., Cruz, Joe Michael |
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