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Purpose <p>Traditionally, research on the psychological effects of intimate partner violence (IPV) has centered predominantly on women, with relatively limited attention given to the experiences of men, particularly concerning suicide risk. Although a growing body of evidence acknowledges that men can also be victims or survivors of IPV, the association between IPV and male suicidality has not been explored with comparable depth or urgency. As a result, critical gaps remain in our understanding of how IPV contributes to suicidal ideation and behavior among men, thereby limiting the development of gender-responsive support services and policy interventions. To address this gap, a scoping review was conducted to synthesize current scholarship and identify areas of underexplored knowledge.</p> Methods <p>A scoping review methodology was applied in accordance with the PRISMA-ScR guidelines. The databases ProQuest Central, CINAHL, and Scopus were systematically searched for studies published between January 2014 and May 2025. Eligible studies focused on the associations between male victims of IPV and suicidal behavior. Two reviewers independently screened studies for inclusion. Disagreements between the two reviewers were resolved through discussion with a third reviewer. This resulted in the inclusion of 25 studies. Data were extracted on study characteristics, main findings, and research gaps. Findings were synthesized using content analysis, resulting in three key themes: (1) Gender Differences and Suicidality, (2) Teen Dating Violence, and (3) Adult Male IPV and Suicide.</p> Results <p>Across these themes, findings consistently highlight the role of relationship conflict, particularly IPV, in elevating suicide risk among men. While current research underscores the need to address intersecting stressors such as social stigma, financial hardship, substance misuse, and mental health conditions, a detailed content analysis of the included studies reveals ongoing gaps in the literature.</p> Conclusion <p>These findings call for a more nuanced, gender-sensitive approach to IPV prevention and suicide intervention that reflects the unique experiences and barriers faced by male victims and survivors.</p>

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Suicidal Behaviour Among Male Victims and Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence: A Scoping Review

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    2026年3月18日

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  • Lee Curran,
  • Dan Allen,
  • Julie Feather

摘要

Purpose

Traditionally, research on the psychological effects of intimate partner violence (IPV) has centered predominantly on women, with relatively limited attention given to the experiences of men, particularly concerning suicide risk. Although a growing body of evidence acknowledges that men can also be victims or survivors of IPV, the association between IPV and male suicidality has not been explored with comparable depth or urgency. As a result, critical gaps remain in our understanding of how IPV contributes to suicidal ideation and behavior among men, thereby limiting the development of gender-responsive support services and policy interventions. To address this gap, a scoping review was conducted to synthesize current scholarship and identify areas of underexplored knowledge.

Methods

A scoping review methodology was applied in accordance with the PRISMA-ScR guidelines. The databases ProQuest Central, CINAHL, and Scopus were systematically searched for studies published between January 2014 and May 2025. Eligible studies focused on the associations between male victims of IPV and suicidal behavior. Two reviewers independently screened studies for inclusion. Disagreements between the two reviewers were resolved through discussion with a third reviewer. This resulted in the inclusion of 25 studies. Data were extracted on study characteristics, main findings, and research gaps. Findings were synthesized using content analysis, resulting in three key themes: (1) Gender Differences and Suicidality, (2) Teen Dating Violence, and (3) Adult Male IPV and Suicide.

Results

Across these themes, findings consistently highlight the role of relationship conflict, particularly IPV, in elevating suicide risk among men. While current research underscores the need to address intersecting stressors such as social stigma, financial hardship, substance misuse, and mental health conditions, a detailed content analysis of the included studies reveals ongoing gaps in the literature.

Conclusion

These findings call for a more nuanced, gender-sensitive approach to IPV prevention and suicide intervention that reflects the unique experiences and barriers faced by male victims and survivors.