The Effect of the Covid-19 Pandemic on Domestic Violence in Germany: A Comparison of Three Representative Population Surveys

The COVID-19 pandemic has had profound societal and economic effects. Concerns were raised that domestic violence might increase because of the enacted infection control measures. Previous findings on this issue have been contradictory. Since existing studies mainly rely on official reports, adminis...

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Authors: Kliem, Sören (Author) ; von Thadden, Alexandra (Author) ; Lohmann, Anna (Author) ; Kröger, Christoph (Author) ; Baier, Dirk 1976- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Published: 2023
In: Journal of interpersonal violence
Year: 2023, Volume: 38, Issue: 11/12, Pages: 7296-7314
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