Pathways to Engagement: An Exploratory Qualitative Analysis of Factors That Facilitate Men’s Engagement in IPV Intervention Programs

Research on intimate partner violence (IPV) interventions has long indicated mixed support for their effectiveness at reducing abusive behaviors. Limited prior research has focused on factors associated with participant engagement in the treatment process. Using a qualitative thematic analysis and a...

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Main Author: Bouchard, Jessica (Author)
Contributors: Wong, Jennifer S.
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Published: 2021
In: Violence against women
Year: 2021, Volume: 27, Issue: 14, Pages: 2642-2663
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Keywords:
Thematic Analysis
participant engagement
Evaluation
batterer intervention program
Domestic Violence
Intimate Partner Violence
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Summary:Research on intimate partner violence (IPV) interventions has long indicated mixed support for their effectiveness at reducing abusive behaviors. Limited prior research has focused on factors associated with participant engagement in the treatment process. Using a qualitative thematic analysis and a sample of 180 participants who completed an IPV intervention program, the purpose of this study was to identify key factors that facilitate men’s responsiveness to IPV intervention programs. The findings highlight several commonalities in participants’ perceptions of pathways that facilitated and/or hindered their engagement in the treatment process, and provide insights into how program/process elements can be structured to enhance engagement.
ISSN:1552-8448
DOI:10.1177/1077801220981144