A Study on Intimate Partner Violence among Married Couples in South Chennai

IPV differs conceptually from domestic violence. Domestic violence is defined as the physical, sexual, and emotional maltreatment of one family member by another. It typically includes all types of family violence such as elder abuse, child abuse and marital rape; however, IPV is limited to acts of aggression between intimate partners. In previous studies the focuses are psychological abuse on women who all are violated by intimate partner. This study is mainly focusing to which gender mostly affected by the intimate partner violence. Aim of this study on intimate partner violence among the married couples in southern part of Chennai city, this study is mainly created to determine about which Gender mostly affected by the Intimate Partner Violence. All the primary data analysed with the help of SPSS version 29 (Statistical Package for Social Sciences), the derived results are presented in this chapter in the form of tables. The sample size for the research is 100, that means 50 married couples. All the data are collected by direct interviewing techniques, data are collected from the 50 married couples in the region of Southern part of Chennai. Hypothesis of the study female will get affect by the Intimate Partner violence than the man. research on Intimate partner violence underscores the urgent need for multifaceted interventions. It highlights the complex interplay of individual, relationship, community and societal factors contributing to IPV. Effective prevention and intervention strategies must address not only the immediate safety and well-being of survivors but also broader societal norms, attitudes, and systems perpetuating violence. Intimate partner violence are very popular in country like India but most these crimes are not reported. We have to create awareness to report the crimes happening between the partners.