Title A national study on the prevalence of intimate partner violence among men in Lithuania
Authors Viltrakis, Marius ; Leinonen, Milli Melodia Marika ; Segal, Aleksandr ; Bakaitytė-Bagdonė, Aistė
DOI 10.13165/SD-26-24-1-12
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Is Part of Socialinės gerovės tyrimai = Social inquiry into well-being.. Vilnius : Mykolo Romerio universitetas. 2026, t. 24, Nr. 1, p. 208-227.. eISSN 2783-5502
Keywords [eng] intimate partner violence ; IPV ; prevalence ; male victimization
Abstract [eng] Introduction: Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a pervasive public health concern, yet male victimization remains significantly underexamined both globally and in Lithuania. Existing research has predominantly focused on female victims, leaving substantial gaps in understanding the prevalence, forms, and correlates of IPV among men. This study addresses this gap by providing the first nationally representative assessment of IPV against men in Lithuania by analyzing lifetime and past-year prevalence across psychological, economic, physical, and sexual domains. Method: Data were drawn from an OMNIBUS survey of 742 adult men. IPV indicators were used to assess lifetime and past-year exposure. Multivariate logistic regression analyses were conducted to identify and differentiate predictors of experienced IPV. Variables included age, relationship status, and childhood exposure to violence. Results: Findings indicate that half of the Lithuanian men surveyed have experienced at least one form of IPV in their lifetime, with psychological and economic violence being most prevalent. Nearly one quarter reported experiencing IPV in the past year. Men aged 30-39 who were divorced or living separately from their partner, and those with a history of childhood abuse, had a higher probability of experiencing IPV in the past year. Additionally, a descriptive comparison with a representative female sample suggests that psychological and economic IPV are gender neutral in prevalence. Conclusion: This study demonstrates that IPV against men in Lithuania is widespread, which challenges gender-exclusive narratives of certain types of IPV.
Published Vilnius : Mykolo Romerio universitetas
Type Journal article
Language English
Publication date 2026
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