“It’s Not All About Money”: Toward a More Comprehensive Understanding of Financial Abuse in the Context of VAW

Men’s violence against women (VAW) is multifaceted and complex. Besides physical, psychological, and sexual violence, women subjected to VAW often suffer from economic hardship and financial abuse. Financial abuse involves different tactics used to exercise power and gain control over partners. Expe...

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Authors: Eriksson, Marie (Author) ; Ulmestig, Rickard 1969- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Published: 2021
In: Journal of interpersonal violence
Year: 2021, Volume: 36, Issue: 3/4, Pages: NP1625-1651NP
Online Access: Volltext (Resolving-System)
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