The Father, the Son, and the Abuser: The Portrayal of Male Victims of Intimate Partner Homicide in the News Media

Media research on intimate partner homicide (IPH) has primarily focused on male perpetrators and female victims. This study analyzed 203 English-language news articles of IPH involving male victims and female perpetrators for the year 2019. Using thematic analysis, we identified two main themes: dou...

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Authors: Hanson, Kenzie (Author) ; Lysova, Alexandra (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Published: 2023
In: Homicide studies
Year: 2023, Volume: 27, Issue: 3, Pages: 361-383
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Keywords:
female perpetrators
Qualitative Analysis
Media Representation
Male Victims
victim/offender relationship
Intimate Partner
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Summary:Media research on intimate partner homicide (IPH) has primarily focused on male perpetrators and female victims. This study analyzed 203 English-language news articles of IPH involving male victims and female perpetrators for the year 2019. Using thematic analysis, we identified two main themes: doubting the victim (who is the victim?) and victim recognition (“he didn’t deserve this”). The findings suggest that male victims of female perpetrated IPH tend to be blamed for their victimization and represented as non-ideal and illegitimate victims in the news media.
ISSN:1552-6720
DOI:10.1177/10887679211047445