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Title
An Examination of Same-sex Intimate Partner Homicide
Description
Intimate partner homicide (IPH) is the most serious consequence of intimate partner violence (IPV). Current research on IPH focuses primarily on relationships in a heterosexual binary when men perpetrate violence against female partners or vice versa. Those in same-sex relationships that fall outside of this lens have not received much attention in criminological research. The current study utilizes data from the Preventing and Assessing Intimate Partner Homicide Risk (PAIR) Studies, on three same-sex IPHs to examine the characteristics and contexts of these homicides, as well as the perceptions of others. In order, to understand characteristics that are specific to those in same-sex relationships, a case study was conducted utilizing thematic analysis to identify recurring themes or patterns in the cases. Five themes became evident through analysis including: power and control, undertreated mental illness, cultural lag, overkill, and repeat offending. The results from this study indicate that same-sex intimate partner homicides share similar characteristics and contexts with opposite-sex IPH, regardless of the relationship dyad. However, based on the relationship dyad the manifestations and context of IPV leading to IPH differ. Future research must be conducted to determine the motivations leading to, and the impact gender roles have on same-sex IPH.
Date Created
2022
Contributors
- Swisher, Carson (Author)
- Pizarro, Jesenia (Thesis advisor)
- Messing, Jill (Committee member)
- Fradella, Henry F. (Committee member)
- Arizona State University (Publisher)
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Resource Type
Extent
81 pages
Language
eng
Copyright Statement
In Copyright
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Peer-reviewed
No
Open Access
No
Handle
https://hdl.handle.net/2286/R.2.N.171378
Level of coding
minimal
Cataloging Standards
Note
Partial requirement for: M.S., Arizona State University, 2022
Field of study: Criminology and Criminal Justice
System Created
- 2022-12-20 12:33:10
System Modified
- 2022-12-20 12:52:47
- 1 year 11 months ago
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