RT Article
T1 A Systematic Review of Systems Science Approaches to Understand and Address Domestic and Gender-Based Violence
JF Journal of family violence
VO 38
IS 6
SP 1225
OP 1241
A1 Tracy, Melissa
A2 Chong, Li Shen
A2 Strully, Kate
A2 Gordis, Elana
A2 Cerdá, Magdalena
A2 Marshall, Brandon D. L.
LA English
YR 2023
UL https://krimdok.uni-tuebingen.de/Record/1853375136
AB PurposeWe aimed to synthesize insights from systems science approaches applied to domestic and gender-based violence.MethodsWe conducted a systematic review of systems science studies (systems thinking, group model-building, agent-based modeling [ABM], system dynamics [SD] modeling, social network analysis [SNA], and network analysis [NA]) applied to domestic or gender-based violence, including victimization, perpetration, prevention, and community responses. We used blinded review to identify papers meeting our inclusion criteria (i.e., peer-reviewed journal article or published book chapter that described a systems science approach to domestic or gender-based violence, broadly defined) and assessed the quality and transparency of each study.ResultsOur search yielded 1,841 studies, and 74 studies met our inclusion criteria (45 SNA, 12 NA, 8 ABM, and 3 SD). Although research aims varied across study types, the included studies highlighted social network influences on risks for domestic violence, clustering of risk factors and violence experiences, and potential targets for intervention. We assessed the quality of the included studies as moderate, though only a minority adhered to best practices in model development and dissemination, including stakeholder engagement and sharing of model code.ConclusionsSystems science approaches for the study of domestic and gender-based violence have shed light on the complex processes that characterize domestic violence and its broader context. Future research in this area should include greater dialogue between different types of systems science approaches, consideration of peer and family influences in the same models, and expanded use of best practices, including continued engagement of community stakeholders.
K1 gender-based violence
K1 Intimate Partner Violence
K1 Domestic Violence
K1 Network Analysis
K1 Social Network Analysis
K1 System Dynamics Modeling
K1 Agent-Based Modeling
K1 Systems Science
DO 10.1007/s10896-023-00578-8