Do Men Who Uphold Traditional Gender Expectations for Women Exhibit Higher Rates of Intimate Partner Violence?

This study examines how misogynistic attitudes and criminal thinking patterns jointly shape intimate partner violence (IPV), including emotional, psychological, threatening, and controlling behaviors. Using survey data from 503 heterosexual men and Generalized Linear Models, results show that misogyny is significantly associated with IPV in baseline models, but these effects weaken when criminal thinking is included. Power orientation and justification emerge as the strongest predictors of emotional abuse and controlling behaviors. Findings underscore the intersecting ideological and cognitive dimensions of IPV and highlight the need for culturally responsive, gender-informed interventions that address both belief systems and cognitive processes.