APS

2025 APS Annual Convention · 2025

Perceptions of Physical and Psychological Intimate Partner Violence Among LGBTQ+ Couples

Washington, DC · May 2025

Poster · Social

Session: Poster Session VII - Research Proposal Posters

Authors

Abstract

How does the public perceive physical and psychological abuse in intimate relationships for LGBTQ+ couples? I predict physical abuse by male perpetrators in a same-sex relationship will be considered the most harmful. Higher levels of victim blaming, sexism, and homophobia will reflect lower perceptions of severity of abuse.

LGBTQ+