Examining Technology-Facilitated Intimate Partner Violence: A Systematic Review of Journal Articles. (July 2023)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Kim, Chunrye; Ferraresso, Riccardo
• Is Part Of: Trauma, violence & abuse. Volume 24:Number 3(2023)
• Page Start: 1325
• Page End: 1343
• Publication Date: 2023-07
• Subjects: domestic violence -- internet and abuse -- dating violence -- technology‐facilitated IPV; Child abuse -- Periodicals; Post-traumatic stress disorder in children -- Periodicals; Violence -- Periodicals; Family violence -- Periodicals; Violence envers les enfants -- Périodiques; Violence familiale -- Périodiques; Névroses post-traumatiques -- Périodiques; 616.8521
• DOI: 10.1177/15248380211061402
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1524-8380

Abstract

As intimate partner violence in a cyber world is increasing, scholars have started to pay attention to this phenomenon. This study aims to provide a systematic review of empirical studies in the technology-facilitated intimate partner violence (TFIPV) field. We analyzed 31 studies that examined direct TFIPV perpetration and/or victimization experiences identified from four of the largest databases (i.e., Web of Science, PsyInfo, PubMed, and SCOPUS). We found that most studies recruited adolescents or young adults (i.e., college students) and used a very diverse range of terminologies that describe similar phenomena but are not based on validated instruments. We discuss the implications of our findings and suggestions that can enhance the field's rigor and guide future research.