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Papers by Kenzie Hanson

Research paper thumbnail of ‘She Ended Up Controlling Every Aspect of My Life’: Male Victims' Narratives of Intimate Partner Abuse Perpetrated by Women <sup>∗</sup>

Emerald Publishing Limited eBooks, Aug 2, 2023

Research paper thumbnail of “How Can I Be a Victim When I Have children?” Abused Men’s Perceptions of Their Children’s Exposure to Domestic Violence

Journal of Aggression, Maltreatment & Trauma

Research paper thumbnail of Children's Experiences of Abuse in the Narratives of Male Victims of Partner Abuse in Four English-Speaking Countries

Research paper thumbnail of A Qualitative Study of the Male Victims’ Experiences With the Criminal Justice Response to Intimate Partner Abuse in Four English-Speaking Countries

Criminal Justice and Behavior, 2020

The criminal justice system plays a pivotal role in addressing the safety of victims of intimate ... more The criminal justice system plays a pivotal role in addressing the safety of victims of intimate partner abuse (IPA). Over the past 40 years, most changes in the criminal justice response to IPA have been made with the intention of improving support to abused women and their children. However, a growing body of research shows there are many men who are victims of IPA. This qualitative study explored the help-seeking experiences of 38 abused men within the criminal justice system in Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Twelve online focus groups (three in each country) were conducted and themes were identified inductively at a semantic level. Thematic analysis identified that most of their experiences were negative and reflected the gender paradigm embedded in the criminal justice response. This study offers insights into the relevance of a gender-inclusive criminal justice response in addressing IPA.

Research paper thumbnail of Internal and External Barriers to Help Seeking: Voices of Men Who Experienced Abuse in the Intimate Relationships

International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology, 2020

This qualitative study explores internal and external barriers to help seeking among 41 men from ... more This qualitative study explores internal and external barriers to help seeking among 41 men from four English-speaking countries who self-reported victimization from a female intimate partner. Twelve online focus groups were conducted and themes were identified inductively at a semantic level. Six identified themes represented four internal (blind to the abuse, maintaining relationships, male roles, and excuses) and two external barriers to help seeking (fear of seeking help and nowhere to go). Most participants who avoided seeking help did so due to their own lack of recognition of abuse and ability to assess their risk of harm, attempts to keep the family intact, masculine stereotypes, and excuses for their partner’s abuse. Some men who expressed an interest in seeking help were discouraged from it due to fear for their personal safety, a potential revictimization in the legal system, and the lack of support services available to men. This research suggests that the individuals wh...

Research paper thumbnail of Hen Pecked Husbands": A Qualitative Analysis of the Portrayal of Male Victims of Intimate Partner Violence in the News Media

Following a gap in the analytical field of male victimization, this study performs an exploratory... more Following a gap in the analytical field of male victimization, this study performs an exploratory analysis of how males are represented in the news when they are victims of intimate partner violence (IPV). To capture a snapshot of these portrayals, I collected all relevant 2019 stories on female perpetrated IPV against male victims and performed a qualitative content analysis to ascertain any available themes. As one of the first articles focusing only on male victims, the results will focus primarily on how the media frames the incident, the tone of the story, which contextual factors are focused on, and whether the victim is actually portrayed as a victim. From these results, I aim to have an understanding of the mechanisms behind media representation as well as being able to compare these representations against the larger array of victimization and media literature.

Research paper thumbnail of The Father, the Son, and the Abuser: The Portrayal of Male Victims of Intimate Partner Homicide in the News Media

Homicide Studies

Media research on intimate partner homicide (IPH) has primarily focused on male perpetrators and ... more Media research on intimate partner homicide (IPH) has primarily focused on male perpetrators and female victims. This study analyzed 203 English-language news articles of IPH involving male victims and female perpetrators for the year 2019. Using thematic analysis, we identified two main themes: doubting the victim (who is the victim?) and victim recognition (“he didn’t deserve this”). The findings suggest that male victims of female perpetrated IPH tend to be blamed for their victimization and represented as non-ideal and illegitimate victims in the news media.

Research paper thumbnail of The Father, the Son, and the Abuser: The Portrayal of Male Victims of Intimate Partner Homicide in the News Media

Homicide Studies

Media research on intimate partner homicide (IPH) has primarily focused on male perpetrators and ... more Media research on intimate partner homicide (IPH) has primarily focused on male perpetrators and female victims. This study analyzed 203 English-language news articles of IPH involving male victims and female perpetrators for the year 2019. Using thematic analysis, we identified two main themes: doubting the victim (who is the victim?) and victim recognition (“he didn’t deserve this”). The findings suggest that male victims of female perpetrated IPH tend to be blamed for their victimization and represented as non-ideal and illegitimate victims in the news media.

Research paper thumbnail of Internal and external barriers to help seeking: Voices of men who experienced abuse in the intimate relationships

International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology, 2020

This qualitative study explores internal and external barriers to help seeking among 41 men from ... more This qualitative study explores internal and external barriers to help seeking among 41 men from four English-speaking countries who self-reported victimization from a female intimate partner. Twelve online focus groups were conducted and themes were identified inductively at a semantic level. Six identified themes represented four internal (blind to the abuse, maintaining relationships, male roles, and excuses) and two external barriers to help seeking (fear of seeking help and nowhere to go). Most participants who avoided seeking help did so due to their own lack of recognition of abuse and ability to assess their risk of harm, attempts to keep the family intact, masculine stereotypes, and excuses for their partner’s abuse. Some men who expressed an interest in seeking help were discouraged from it due to fear for their personal safety, a potential revictimization in the legal system, and the lack of support services available to men. This research suggests that the individuals who are abused in relationships, service providers, and the public at large could benefit from professional training about gender inclusive approaches to intimate partner abuse.

Research paper thumbnail of A qualitative study of the male victims’ experiences of the criminal justice response to intimate partner abuse in four English-speaking countries

Criminal Justice and Behaviour, 2020

The criminal justice system plays a pivotal role in addressing the safety of victims of intimate ... more The criminal justice system plays a pivotal role in addressing the safety of victims of intimate partner abuse (IPA). Over the past 40 years, most changes in the criminal justice response to IPA have been made with the intention of improving support to abused women and their children. However, a growing body of research shows there are many men who are victims of IPA. This qualitative study explored the help-seeking experiences of 38 abused men within the criminal justice system in Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Twelve online focus groups (three in each country) were conducted and themes were identified inductively at a semantic level. Thematic analysis identified that most of their experiences were negative and reflected the gender paradigm embedded in the criminal justice response. This study offers insights into the relevance of a gender-inclusive criminal justice response in addressing IPA.

Research paper thumbnail of ‘She Ended Up Controlling Every Aspect of My Life’: Male Victims' Narratives of Intimate Partner Abuse Perpetrated by Women <sup>∗</sup>

Emerald Publishing Limited eBooks, Aug 2, 2023

Research paper thumbnail of “How Can I Be a Victim When I Have children?” Abused Men’s Perceptions of Their Children’s Exposure to Domestic Violence

Journal of Aggression, Maltreatment & Trauma

Research paper thumbnail of Children's Experiences of Abuse in the Narratives of Male Victims of Partner Abuse in Four English-Speaking Countries

Research paper thumbnail of A Qualitative Study of the Male Victims’ Experiences With the Criminal Justice Response to Intimate Partner Abuse in Four English-Speaking Countries

Criminal Justice and Behavior, 2020

The criminal justice system plays a pivotal role in addressing the safety of victims of intimate ... more The criminal justice system plays a pivotal role in addressing the safety of victims of intimate partner abuse (IPA). Over the past 40 years, most changes in the criminal justice response to IPA have been made with the intention of improving support to abused women and their children. However, a growing body of research shows there are many men who are victims of IPA. This qualitative study explored the help-seeking experiences of 38 abused men within the criminal justice system in Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Twelve online focus groups (three in each country) were conducted and themes were identified inductively at a semantic level. Thematic analysis identified that most of their experiences were negative and reflected the gender paradigm embedded in the criminal justice response. This study offers insights into the relevance of a gender-inclusive criminal justice response in addressing IPA.

Research paper thumbnail of Internal and External Barriers to Help Seeking: Voices of Men Who Experienced Abuse in the Intimate Relationships

International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology, 2020

This qualitative study explores internal and external barriers to help seeking among 41 men from ... more This qualitative study explores internal and external barriers to help seeking among 41 men from four English-speaking countries who self-reported victimization from a female intimate partner. Twelve online focus groups were conducted and themes were identified inductively at a semantic level. Six identified themes represented four internal (blind to the abuse, maintaining relationships, male roles, and excuses) and two external barriers to help seeking (fear of seeking help and nowhere to go). Most participants who avoided seeking help did so due to their own lack of recognition of abuse and ability to assess their risk of harm, attempts to keep the family intact, masculine stereotypes, and excuses for their partner’s abuse. Some men who expressed an interest in seeking help were discouraged from it due to fear for their personal safety, a potential revictimization in the legal system, and the lack of support services available to men. This research suggests that the individuals wh...

Research paper thumbnail of Hen Pecked Husbands": A Qualitative Analysis of the Portrayal of Male Victims of Intimate Partner Violence in the News Media

Following a gap in the analytical field of male victimization, this study performs an exploratory... more Following a gap in the analytical field of male victimization, this study performs an exploratory analysis of how males are represented in the news when they are victims of intimate partner violence (IPV). To capture a snapshot of these portrayals, I collected all relevant 2019 stories on female perpetrated IPV against male victims and performed a qualitative content analysis to ascertain any available themes. As one of the first articles focusing only on male victims, the results will focus primarily on how the media frames the incident, the tone of the story, which contextual factors are focused on, and whether the victim is actually portrayed as a victim. From these results, I aim to have an understanding of the mechanisms behind media representation as well as being able to compare these representations against the larger array of victimization and media literature.

Research paper thumbnail of The Father, the Son, and the Abuser: The Portrayal of Male Victims of Intimate Partner Homicide in the News Media

Homicide Studies

Media research on intimate partner homicide (IPH) has primarily focused on male perpetrators and ... more Media research on intimate partner homicide (IPH) has primarily focused on male perpetrators and female victims. This study analyzed 203 English-language news articles of IPH involving male victims and female perpetrators for the year 2019. Using thematic analysis, we identified two main themes: doubting the victim (who is the victim?) and victim recognition (“he didn’t deserve this”). The findings suggest that male victims of female perpetrated IPH tend to be blamed for their victimization and represented as non-ideal and illegitimate victims in the news media.

Research paper thumbnail of The Father, the Son, and the Abuser: The Portrayal of Male Victims of Intimate Partner Homicide in the News Media

Homicide Studies

Media research on intimate partner homicide (IPH) has primarily focused on male perpetrators and ... more Media research on intimate partner homicide (IPH) has primarily focused on male perpetrators and female victims. This study analyzed 203 English-language news articles of IPH involving male victims and female perpetrators for the year 2019. Using thematic analysis, we identified two main themes: doubting the victim (who is the victim?) and victim recognition (“he didn’t deserve this”). The findings suggest that male victims of female perpetrated IPH tend to be blamed for their victimization and represented as non-ideal and illegitimate victims in the news media.

Research paper thumbnail of Internal and external barriers to help seeking: Voices of men who experienced abuse in the intimate relationships

International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology, 2020

This qualitative study explores internal and external barriers to help seeking among 41 men from ... more This qualitative study explores internal and external barriers to help seeking among 41 men from four English-speaking countries who self-reported victimization from a female intimate partner. Twelve online focus groups were conducted and themes were identified inductively at a semantic level. Six identified themes represented four internal (blind to the abuse, maintaining relationships, male roles, and excuses) and two external barriers to help seeking (fear of seeking help and nowhere to go). Most participants who avoided seeking help did so due to their own lack of recognition of abuse and ability to assess their risk of harm, attempts to keep the family intact, masculine stereotypes, and excuses for their partner’s abuse. Some men who expressed an interest in seeking help were discouraged from it due to fear for their personal safety, a potential revictimization in the legal system, and the lack of support services available to men. This research suggests that the individuals who are abused in relationships, service providers, and the public at large could benefit from professional training about gender inclusive approaches to intimate partner abuse.

Research paper thumbnail of A qualitative study of the male victims’ experiences of the criminal justice response to intimate partner abuse in four English-speaking countries

Criminal Justice and Behaviour, 2020

The criminal justice system plays a pivotal role in addressing the safety of victims of intimate ... more The criminal justice system plays a pivotal role in addressing the safety of victims of intimate partner abuse (IPA). Over the past 40 years, most changes in the criminal justice response to IPA have been made with the intention of improving support to abused women and their children. However, a growing body of research shows there are many men who are victims of IPA. This qualitative study explored the help-seeking experiences of 38 abused men within the criminal justice system in Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Twelve online focus groups (three in each country) were conducted and themes were identified inductively at a semantic level. Thematic analysis identified that most of their experiences were negative and reflected the gender paradigm embedded in the criminal justice response. This study offers insights into the relevance of a gender-inclusive criminal justice response in addressing IPA.