Published In

Journal of Latina/o Psychology

Document Type

Pre-Print

Publication Date

7-25-2024

Subjects

Intimate Partner Violence

Abstract

The paper utilizes LatCrit and critical psychology perspectives in order to review and critique the literature on Latinos' intimate partner violence and abuse and intervention programs. LatCrit theories are described and reviewed, and then applied to the literature on IPV predictors among Latinos. The review demonstrates that the research literature on the predictors, correlates, and antecedents of Latino males' IPV behaviors focuses largely on the individual level of analysis, and consequently suffers from three main limitations: use of deficit models in research; decontextualized assessment and evaluations of IPV; neglect of higher levels of analysis influencing IPV in Latinx communities. Implications for ending the stigmatization and demonization of Latinos and Latinx culture in research and intervention design on IPV are discussed, with particular focus on improving the relevance and effectiveness of preventive intervention programs for Latinos.

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© Copyright the author(s) 2025

Description

This is the author’s version of a work that was accepted for publication. Changes resulting from the publishing process, such as peer review, editing, corrections, structural formatting, and other quality control mechanisms may not be reflected in this document. Changes may have been made to this work since it was submitted for publication. A definitive version was subsequently published as: Latinos’ intimate partner violence, abuse, and interventions: Developing a LatCrit analysis and critique. Journal of Latinx Psychology.

DOI

10.1037/lat0000265

Persistent Identifier

https://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/44079

Publisher

American Psychological Association (APA)

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