Shame, stigma, and culture prevent male intimate partner violence survivors from seeking help, study finds

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Men are less likely than women to seek help after experiencing intimate partner violence, and new research from George Mason University found that the main barriers include viewing it as a private matter, fear of retaliation, shame and concerns about not being believed.

Men are less likely than women to seek help after experiencing intimate partner violence, and new research from George Mason University found that the main barriers include viewing it as a private matter, fear of retaliation, shame and concerns about not being believed. This story matters for Science & Discovery readers tracking student. Reported by phys.org. Read the full original at the source link below.

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