RT Article T1 Empirical Research on Domestic Violence in Contemporary China: Continuity and Advances JF International journal of offender therapy and comparative criminology VO 62 IS 16 SP 4879 OP 4887 A1 Zhang, Hongwei A2 Zhao, Ruohui LA English YR 2018 UL https://krimdok.uni-tuebingen.de/Record/1666524891 AB Domestic violence is not uncommon in China. Myths and misconceptions about it do exist, especially in the context of rapid social changes. Compared with its Western counterparts, the study on domestic violence in China is considered rudimentary and of low priority. Empirical studies, especially those measuring the correlates and/or risk factors related to domestic violence, are still lacking. This special issue aims to advance understanding on domestic violence through much-needed empirical research. It also demonstrates joint efforts by local Chinese scholars and their Western counterparts to strengthen collaboration in this important research area. Based on relatively large sample surveys, the articles incorporated in this special issue provide relatively accurate estimates of factors related to domestic violence and responses to it in mainland China and Taiwan. Future studies should give priority to developing indigenous theories and practices in addition to adapting and testing theories and models developed in the West. K1 Domestic violence K1 Empirical research K1 Social changes K1 Family structure K1 Chinese culture K1 China DO 10.1177/0306624X18801468