Menschen betrachten erzwungene Kontrolle in Beziehungen als weniger schädlich, wenn das Opfer ein Mann ist
People view coercive control in relationships as less harmful when the victim is a man
Menschen betrachten erzwungene Kontrolle in Beziehungen als weniger schädlich, wenn das Opfer ein Mann ist
People view coercive control in relationships as less harmful when the victim is a man
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People view coercive control in relationships as less harmful when the victim is a man
A recent study published in Sex Roles suggests that the general public often underestimates the dangers of controlling relationship behaviors when the victims are men. The research provides evidence that people tend to take emotional and psychological abuse more seriously when it is directed at women, leaving men and LGBTQ+ individuals at a higher risk of being overlooked. These findings indicate that societal stereotypes continue to shape how people perceive and respond to unhealthy relationship dynamics.
Coercive control is an ongoing pattern of behavior where one person tries to dominate, isolate, or intimidate their partner. This concept goes beyond a single argument, instead describing a sustained campaign to restrict a person’s freedom and independence. Most public awareness campaigns and previous scientific studies have focused heavily on women experiencing this type of abuse from men in heterosexual relationships.
As a result of this narrow focus, scientists noticed a significant gap in understanding how society views other victims. Men and LGBTQ+ individuals also experience high rates of intimate partner violence, yet they often face unique barriers when seeking help. Certain controlling behaviors even target minority identities directly, such as a partner threatening to reveal someone’s sexual orientation to family members without their consent.
For those interested, here’s the link to the peer reviewed journal article:
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11199-025-01616-z
it doesn’t surprises me, just as for a lot (but not all) women slapping a man is acceptable, but if the roles were reversed is frowned upon. Still good to have some study about it.
Throw it on the pile with the rest of the studies that indicate men’s emotional and physical safety don’t matter.
Our experiences bias us.
Twenty seven years dating women, the most control I was under was being asked not to smoke too much pot and to hang up my towel, except in one relationship (more on that in a moment).
Two years dating men and I have had to shut down attempts to prevent me having friends altogether because apparently everyone wants to have sex with me. News to me.
But that one. She wouldn’t so much as let me step outside to check the weather without accusing me of cheating and threatening to throw everything that belonged to me down a garbage chute.
It’s a matter of intensity. And that’s hard to pick up on with men because they usually got about as much emotional expression on their face as a brick wall.
Been there, it’s worse, no one believes you that a woman can be evil.
This is a tale as old as time. It’s why golddiggers are glorified in a bunch of circles and onlyfans is so successful.