The Trinidad and Tobago Covid-19 Domestic Violence Victimization and Perpetration Study

Purpose: While there is available scholarship in the Global North on DV victimization and perpetration during the COVID-19 pandemic, there is a dearth of similar scholarship in the Global South. With this in mind, the Trinidad and Tobago COVID-19 Domestic Violence Victimization and Perpetration stud...

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Authors: Wallace, Wendell C. (Author) ; County, Keel (Author) ; Mason, Russel (Author) ; Humphrey, April (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Published: 2024
In: Journal of family violence
Year: 2024, Volume: 39, Issue: 3, Pages: 385-396
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Keywords:
Trinidad and Tobago
Covid-19
Perpetration
Victimization
domestic violence
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Summary:Purpose: While there is available scholarship in the Global North on DV victimization and perpetration during the COVID-19 pandemic, there is a dearth of similar scholarship in the Global South. With this in mind, the Trinidad and Tobago COVID-19 Domestic Violence Victimization and Perpetration study was conducted in an attempt to fill that void. Method: An online questionnaire containing a qualitative component was used to gather data aimed at determining whether DV victimization and perpetration had increased during the COVID-19 pandemic as well as possible contributory factors. Participants were 602 married or cohabiting adult citizens in Trinidad and Tobago. Results: The results indicated that overall there was an increase in DV perpetration (13%) as well as an increase in DV victimization (16%) among the sampled population. The results also indicated that males (17%) and females (13%) in the sample engaged in increased levels of DV perpetration, while males (25%) and females (12%) were victims of increased DV victimization. Six themes emanated from the qualitative component of the study, namely: isolation/Covid-19 restrictions, lack of assistance for victims, male fear of reporting DV, work as a safe space, mental health effects and job loss. Conclusion: The findings revealed increased DV perpetration and victimization among the study’s participants. These findings have implications for policymakers in Trinidad and Tobago.
ISSN:1573-2851
DOI:10.1007/s10896-022-00485-4