From Childhood Trauma to Adult Relationships: Unpacking the Role of Internalized Homophobia in Intimate Partner Violence Among Gay and Lesbian Adults

This study explores whether the relationship between childhood exposure to intimate partner violence (IPV) and going on to experience IPV as an adult is mediated by internalized homophobia in same-sex relationships, aiming to inform trauma-informed support services that better address the unique challenges faced by LGBTQ communities impacted by IPV.