Meta-analyses of sex differences in physical aggression to heterosexual partners and in its
physical consequences are reported. Women were slightly more likely (d=–. 05) than men to�…

Feminist theory of intimate violence is critically reviewed in the light of data from numerous
incidence studies reporting levels of violence by female perpetrators higher than those�…

In developed western nations, both sexes commit acts of physical aggression against their
partners. Data from 16 nations showed that this pattern did not generalize to all nations. The�…

Meta-analyses are reported of sex differences in acts of physical aggression to heterosexual
partners, derived from the Conflict Tactics Scale (CTS)[J Marriage Fam 8 (1979) 75], using�…

This chapter reviews the empirical research evidence on the validity of social learning theory
as an explanation of criminal and deviant behavior. It asserts that social learning theory can�…

Following a series of deadly attacks, and increasingly in recent years, incels have entered
not only the public lexicon but also piqued scholarly interest, especially in terrorism research�…

Awards and Praise for the first edition: Recipient of the 2006 International Association for
Relationship Research (IARR) Book Award" This text, as it presently stands, is THE go-to�…

Theoretical perspectives underlying hypotheses about the nature and etiology of intimate
partner violence are important as they inform professionals how they should best respond to�…

In order to know how to foster change in abusive men, individuals and communities need to
understand not only how abusive thinking works..., but also where it comes from�…

Both partner abuse and general crime violate the rights and safety of victims. But are these
phenomena the same or are they distinct, demanding their own research and intervention�…