The Role of Gender in Violence Exposure and Psychological Distress
Author Information
Author(s): Iktilat Khalil, Isacson Michal, Tzemah-Shahar Roy, Agmon Maayan
Primary Institution: Haifa University
Hypothesis
How does exposure to violence influence psychological distress differently in middle-aged men and women?
Conclusion
Middle-aged women are at greater risk for psychological distress associated with violence exposure compared to men.
Supporting Evidence
- Middle-aged males reported significantly greater exposure to violence.
- Women reported significantly heightened psychological distress levels.
- A positive link between exposure to violence and psychological distress was found.
Takeaway
This study found that middle-aged women feel more stressed after experiencing violence than men do.
Methodology
Psychological distress was assessed using the Kessler 6 questionnaire, and violence exposure was measured with the SAVE questionnaire, with data analyzed using multivariate linear regression.
Participant Demographics
Middle-aged Muslims from three villages in northern Israel, with 223 women and 140 men.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p=0.017
Statistical Significance
p=0.017
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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