Further psychometric examination of the Intimate Partner Violence Internalized Stigma Scale (IPVIS; Brunton & Harris, 2023): Examining criterion-related validity
Intimate partner violence (IPV) is any physical, sexual, or psychological abuse or violence, including stalking and coercive behavior such as degradation, intimidation, and control. IPV self-stigma is the awareness of and agreeance with negative IPV stereotypes/attitudes that are internalized by ind...
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| description | Intimate partner violence (IPV) is any physical, sexual, or psychological abuse or violence, including stalking and coercive behavior such as degradation, intimidation, and control. IPV self-stigma is the awareness of and agreeance with negative IPV stereotypes/attitudes that are internalized by individuals victimized by IPV. IPV stereotypes contribute to self-stigma (e.g., internalization of beliefs and stereotypes, and anticipation of adverse reactions based on the stigma associated with IPV), which may be a barrier to help-seeking. However, the lack of psychometrically sound measurement of IPV self-stigma limits this area of research. The Intimate Partner Violence Internalized Stigma Scale (IPVIS; Brunton & Harris, 2023) was developed to fill this gap, and this study provides further psychometric examination of the scale by examining criterion-related validity and confirming the scale's factor structure. Participants, (n = 320, Mage = 38.46, SD = 13.65) predominantly Caucasian/white/European, identifying as female and heterosexual, well-educated and not under major or severe financial stress, completed the IPVIS and measures of IPV, fear of negative evaluation, emotional support, social isolation, anxiety, depression, IPV attitudes, devaluation/discrimination, and secrecy. Exploratory factor analysis confirmed the previously established unidimensionality of the IPVIS and criterion-related validity was demonstrated by correlations with similar variables (depression and anxiety, rs = 0.36, devalued or discriminated against, r = 0.44 and secrecy as a coping orientation, r = 0.36). The IPVIS also predicted isolation (β = 0.24, p < .001) and secrecy (β = 0.34, p < .001). The scale showed strong internal consistency, ω = 0.96. Findings were replicated with a smaller subsample of 160 individuals (aged 18–75, M = 37.93, SD = 13.02, predominantly female, with a Caucasian/white/European cultural identity, heterosexual sexual orientation, well-educated and not under major or severe financial stress) who indicated emotional or physical partner abuse. The limitations of this study include the cross-sectional design, a lack of invariance tests and under-representation of certain minority groups. The key strength of the IPVIS is its demonstrated reliability, validity and as previously established, its potential suitability to examine IPV self-stigma for diverse individuals and relationship types. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-48922e98983a43899f488f2ef8ffa5892024-12-14T06:28:18ZengElsevierActa Psychologica0001-69182024-11-01251104576Further psychometric examination of the Intimate Partner Violence Internalized Stigma Scale (IPVIS; Brunton & Harris, 2023): Examining criterion-related validityRobyn Brunton0Myoungju Shin1Corresponding author.; School of Psychology, Charles Sturt University, Bathurst, NSW, AustraliaSchool of Psychology, Charles Sturt University, Bathurst, NSW, AustraliaIntimate partner violence (IPV) is any physical, sexual, or psychological abuse or violence, including stalking and coercive behavior such as degradation, intimidation, and control. IPV self-stigma is the awareness of and agreeance with negative IPV stereotypes/attitudes that are internalized by individuals victimized by IPV. IPV stereotypes contribute to self-stigma (e.g., internalization of beliefs and stereotypes, and anticipation of adverse reactions based on the stigma associated with IPV), which may be a barrier to help-seeking. However, the lack of psychometrically sound measurement of IPV self-stigma limits this area of research. The Intimate Partner Violence Internalized Stigma Scale (IPVIS; Brunton & Harris, 2023) was developed to fill this gap, and this study provides further psychometric examination of the scale by examining criterion-related validity and confirming the scale's factor structure. Participants, (n = 320, Mage = 38.46, SD = 13.65) predominantly Caucasian/white/European, identifying as female and heterosexual, well-educated and not under major or severe financial stress, completed the IPVIS and measures of IPV, fear of negative evaluation, emotional support, social isolation, anxiety, depression, IPV attitudes, devaluation/discrimination, and secrecy. Exploratory factor analysis confirmed the previously established unidimensionality of the IPVIS and criterion-related validity was demonstrated by correlations with similar variables (depression and anxiety, rs = 0.36, devalued or discriminated against, r = 0.44 and secrecy as a coping orientation, r = 0.36). The IPVIS also predicted isolation (β = 0.24, p < .001) and secrecy (β = 0.34, p < .001). The scale showed strong internal consistency, ω = 0.96. Findings were replicated with a smaller subsample of 160 individuals (aged 18–75, M = 37.93, SD = 13.02, predominantly female, with a Caucasian/white/European cultural identity, heterosexual sexual orientation, well-educated and not under major or severe financial stress) who indicated emotional or physical partner abuse. The limitations of this study include the cross-sectional design, a lack of invariance tests and under-representation of certain minority groups. The key strength of the IPVIS is its demonstrated reliability, validity and as previously established, its potential suitability to examine IPV self-stigma for diverse individuals and relationship types.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0001691824004542Intimate partner violenceStigmaSelf-stigmaStereotypesIPVDomestic violence |
| spellingShingle | Robyn Brunton Myoungju Shin Further psychometric examination of the Intimate Partner Violence Internalized Stigma Scale (IPVIS; Brunton & Harris, 2023): Examining criterion-related validity Acta Psychologica Intimate partner violence Stigma Self-stigma Stereotypes IPV Domestic violence |
| title | Further psychometric examination of the Intimate Partner Violence Internalized Stigma Scale (IPVIS; Brunton & Harris, 2023): Examining criterion-related validity |
| title_full | Further psychometric examination of the Intimate Partner Violence Internalized Stigma Scale (IPVIS; Brunton & Harris, 2023): Examining criterion-related validity |
| title_fullStr | Further psychometric examination of the Intimate Partner Violence Internalized Stigma Scale (IPVIS; Brunton & Harris, 2023): Examining criterion-related validity |
| title_full_unstemmed | Further psychometric examination of the Intimate Partner Violence Internalized Stigma Scale (IPVIS; Brunton & Harris, 2023): Examining criterion-related validity |
| title_short | Further psychometric examination of the Intimate Partner Violence Internalized Stigma Scale (IPVIS; Brunton & Harris, 2023): Examining criterion-related validity |
| title_sort | further psychometric examination of the intimate partner violence internalized stigma scale ipvis brunton amp harris 2023 examining criterion related validity |
| topic | Intimate partner violence Stigma Self-stigma Stereotypes IPV Domestic violence |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0001691824004542 |
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