Measuring domestic violence against Egyptian women and its consequent cost using a latent variable model.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Domestic Violence is a threatening worldwide problem. Its consequences against women can be dramatic, as it negatively affects women's quality of life reflected in their general wellbeing including physical, mental, emotional and sexual health, in addition to the economic cost. Both domestic violence and its cost are multidimensional constructs that cannot be directly measured.

Methodology

In this study, a latent trait model is used by applying item response theory to measure both domestic violence and its consequent cost via thirty-five observed variables. Accordingly, the study fills a gap in the literature since it is the first attempt to examine the relationship between domestic violence and its consequent cost in Egypt using latent variable modelling rather t

SUBMITTER: Hafez MS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11613937 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature