| dc.description.abstract | This study sought to gain insight into the experiences of Male Intimate Partner Violence and how they cope. It was, specifically, limited to exploring the physical, psychological, and sexual violence male victims experience; and exploring the coping strategies male victims of intimate partner violence employ, to manage the aforementioned Male Intimate Violence
from their partners. A qualitative research approach was used and data was collected from social workers and male victims of Intimate Partner Violence through Key Informant interviews and Focus Group Discussions using purposive sampling procedures. Qualitative data was analyzed using thematic and content analysis with the aid of Atlas ti Version 8.0. The analyzed data was presented in the form of tables, coupled with verbatim explanations. This study established that males were physically violated through beatings, thrown at objects such as; cups, and plates, as well as being slapped and locked out of their houses in the night. This study revealed that men reported psychological abuse such as; verbal insults, being denied food, being falsely accused of cheating, being publicly ashamed, being cheated on, and experiencing abandonment, among others. This study also found out that men faced sexual violence through prolonged denial of sex, squeezing of their genitals, engaging in sexual intercourse against their consent, and threats of having their genitals cut. The current study established that the coping strategies employed by men to manage abuses were categorized into problem-focused, emotional-focused, avoidance, as well as seeking informal or formal support. Therefore, the study recommends that men should be sensitized about the available existing counselling and support services pertinent to their physical, psychological, and sexual experiences of Intimate Male Violence among men. It further recommends that laws and regulations that are silent about male IPV should be enacted and strengthened to protect men against the different forms of physical, psychological, and sexual experiences of IPV among men.
Key words: Intimate Partner Violence, Coping Strategies, Male Victims. | en_US |
