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Psychological and sociological studies have indicated that same-sex relationships form at faster rates than their different-sex counterparts. Studies on the temporal progression of same-sex relationships suggest that same-sex relationships advance through relationship stage models at faster rates than different-sex relationships. Given this, the purpose of this study is to explore the temporal progression of same-sex and different-sex intimate partner violence (IPV) and discover if the faster development of same-sex relationships is exhibited within same-sex IPV. The study was led by the following questions: Do same-sex relationships experience IPV earlier than different-sex relationships? Do same-sex relationships progress through the cycle of violence at faster rates than different-sex relationships? The present study surveyed 35 individuals who have experienced intimate partner violence (IPV) in at least one romantic relationship. Participants included 20 heterosexuals, 8 lesbians, and 7 gay males. The present findings indicate that same-sex relationships experience IPV earlier in their relationship than different-sex relationships. Accordingly, results suggest that IPV is presented earlier within lesbian relationships than any other romantic relationship; gay relationships and different-sex relationships follow after. Data analysis also affirms that same-sex relationships transition faster into Lenore Walker’s tension building phase and acute explosion phase than different-sex relationships. Overall, revealing that the rapid progression of same-sex relationships can be witnessed within violent outcomes as well.
ContributorsRamirez, Bianca R. (Author) / Wilkey, Douglas (Thesis director) / Fox, Kate (Committee member) / School of Criminology and Criminal Justice (Contributor) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor)
Created2020-05
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Crime media has been a large part of entertainment for decades and the popularity of these shows continues. Because audiences' perceptions are shaped by the media they consume, it is important to understand how these shows portray offenders, and the accuracy of those portrayals. This thematic analysis focuses on the portrayal of offenders and if those portrayals have changed over time. The shows analyzed were Law and Order: SVU, Criminal Minds, and NCIS episodes sampled from seasons airing in 2005, 2010, 2015, and 2020. The themes that emerged were the relationship between victimization and offending, gender of victim and offender, relationship between offender and victim, number of offenders, connection between race and crime, lack of remorse, and forms of justice. The findings indicate that some respects changed over time while others remained consistent, with the majority of findings being congruent with justice system statistics.
ContributorsAdair, Rachel (Author, Co-author) / Lee, Nicole (Thesis director) / Walker, Michael (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / School of Criminology and Criminal Justice (Contributor)
Created2024-05