Attachment style and occurrence of intimate partner violence in women
Journal
International Journal of Recent Research in Arts and Sciences
Date Issued
2023
Author(s)
Blazevska, Vesna
Jovanovska Stojanovska, Mirjana
Stojmanovska, Katica
Sopronov, Aleksej
Joncheska, Mila
Abstract
The purpose of this research was to contribute to the literature regarding intimate partner
violence and women's attachment style. According to the results obtained, intimate partner
violence at least occurs among women who have a secure attachment style, followed by women
who have a preoccupied affective attachment style. The highest level of violence in the
relationship is reported by women who have an avoidant attachment style, and a somewhat lower
level of violence is reported by women with a fearful attachment style. 115 women aged 18 to 65
participated in the research. The average age of the respondents is 35.7 years. Of them, 61.10%
are married, and 29.90% are in an intimate relationship with a permanent partner, and the
average duration of the relationship is 12.5 years. Regarding the level of education, 55.30% have
completed secondary school, and 44.70% have higher education. According to employment
status, 64.90% are employed and 35.10% are unemployed. All respondents are of Macedonian
nationality and Orthodox religion. The results indicate that the existence of a negative image of
the partner appears as a factor of occurrence of intimate partner violence.
violence and women's attachment style. According to the results obtained, intimate partner
violence at least occurs among women who have a secure attachment style, followed by women
who have a preoccupied affective attachment style. The highest level of violence in the
relationship is reported by women who have an avoidant attachment style, and a somewhat lower
level of violence is reported by women with a fearful attachment style. 115 women aged 18 to 65
participated in the research. The average age of the respondents is 35.7 years. Of them, 61.10%
are married, and 29.90% are in an intimate relationship with a permanent partner, and the
average duration of the relationship is 12.5 years. Regarding the level of education, 55.30% have
completed secondary school, and 44.70% have higher education. According to employment
status, 64.90% are employed and 35.10% are unemployed. All respondents are of Macedonian
nationality and Orthodox religion. The results indicate that the existence of a negative image of
the partner appears as a factor of occurrence of intimate partner violence.
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