New data reveals war's devastating impact on intimate relationships. Researchers analyzed conflict-related violence and domestic abuse trends using Peruvian DHS data from 1980-2009.
Data & Methods:
• Examined newly available records of wartime violence in Peru (1980–2009)
• Used Demographic and Health Survey (DHS) intimate-partner violence data
• Employed statistical analysis to link exposure with outcomes
Key Findings:
• Exposure to general conflict violence significantly increased domestic abuse risk
• Conflict-related sexual violence showed the strongest correlation with wartime effects
• Microlevel evidence demonstrates measurable, long-term consequences of war
This research provides crucial insights for designing effective prevention programs.
| The Legacy of Wartime Violence on Intimate-Partner Abuse: Microlevel Evidence from Peru, 1980-2009 was authored by Gudrun Østby, Michele Leiby and Ragnhild Nordås. It was published by Oxford in ISQ in 2019. |
