Domestic violence victimization among Chinese women and its relevance to their economic power.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

This study conducted a survey of domestic violence victimization among women in China. Previously little research has been conducted on the subject of domestic violence against Chinese women as well as its relevance to their own economic power.

Methods

Using online questionnaires, this study collected data about 412 women with current or previous marital status who came from four income brackets in Beijing and Shanghai.

Results

It revealed that the proportions of physical, emotional, economic, and sexual violence they experienced were about 27.91%, 62.38%, 21.12%, and 30.10%, respectively. Women belonging to the highest income bracket faced almost the same risk of domestic violence compared with other income groups. Furthermore, there was a slight upward

SUBMITTER: Wang Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10149660 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature