Lived-experience perspectives on the psychological factors linking childhood maltreatment to later intimate partner violence victimization.

ABSTRACT: Background: Childhood maltreatment is a known risk factor for later intimate partner violence (IPV) victimization, yet the psychological factors connecting these experiences are poorly understood, as are effective strategies for promoting safe intimate relationships after maltreatment.Objective: This co-produced qualitative study sought to address these gaps by exploring the perspectives of individuals affected by these experiences.Method: We conducted remote 1:1 semi-structured interviews with 16 adults residing in the United Kingdom with a past history of both childhood maltreatment and IPV victimization, and we analysed interviews using reflexive thematic analysis.Results: Participants reported that childhood maltreatment may increase vulnerability to IPV vic

SUBMITTER: Phillips AR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12459178 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature