Elements which precipitate conjugal violence: the discourse of men in criminal prosecution

Josinete Gonçalves dos Santos Lírio; Álvaro Pereira; Nadirlene Pereira Gomes; Gilvânia Patricia do Nascimento Paixão; Telmara Menezes Couto; Andrey da Silva Ferreira

doi:10.1590/s1980-220x2017036203428

Josinete Gonçalves dos Santos Lírio Universidade Federal da Bahia, Escola de Enfermagem https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7610-3186
Álvaro Pereira Universidade Federal da Bahia, Escola de Enfermagem https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1899-7374
Nadirlene Pereira Gomes Universidade Federal da Bahia, Escola de Enfermagem https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6043-3997
Gilvânia Patricia do Nascimento Paixão Universidade do Estado da Bahia, Senhor do Bonfim https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6539-482X
Telmara Menezes Couto Universidade Federal da Bahia, Escola de Enfermagem https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6836-8563
Andrey da Silva Ferreira Universidade Federal da Bahia, Escola de Enfermagem https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1038-7443

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1590/s1980-220x2017036203428

Keywords: Violence Against Women, Family Conflict, Intimate Partner Violence, Family Nursing

Abstract

Objective: Unveiling the precipitating elements of conjugal violence based on the discourse of men undergoing criminal prosecution. Method: This is a qualitative study developed in a Domestic Violence and Family Violence Campaign against Women from Salvador, Bahia, Brazil. Results: We interviewed 23 men. The following central ideas emerged: children and family interference; change in woman’s behavior; feeling of ownership; discovery of extramarital affairs of women; absence of marital sexual intercourse; and use of alcohol and other drugs by men. Conclusion: Several elements precipitate marital violence according to the mens’ discourse. Knowing these elements can subsidize actions for preventing the phenomenon, especially from implementing peaceful conflict resolution strategies.

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