Abstract
A review of the literature finds that the development of infants exposed to intimate partner violence (IPV) may vary across
sex as boys display more externalizing behavior, while girls show more internalizing behavior. Given this trend, gender- and
sex-based analysis (GSBA) may play a critical role in understanding and improving the adjustment of these infants. Researchers
are often encouraged to include gender and sex into their analysis, though they are rarely afforded appropriate direction
in this process. The intention of this article is to provide guidance in GSBA for research on infant development in families
affected by IPV. We present a discussion on GSBA, a review of the literature, explanations for differences in male and female
infant development, a set of research priorities, and directions for future work. Findings suggest that a better understanding
of the complexities in the adjustment of violence-exposed infants through GSBA may promote childhood development.
sex as boys display more externalizing behavior, while girls show more internalizing behavior. Given this trend, gender- and
sex-based analysis (GSBA) may play a critical role in understanding and improving the adjustment of these infants. Researchers
are often encouraged to include gender and sex into their analysis, though they are rarely afforded appropriate direction
in this process. The intention of this article is to provide guidance in GSBA for research on infant development in families
affected by IPV. We present a discussion on GSBA, a review of the literature, explanations for differences in male and female
infant development, a set of research priorities, and directions for future work. Findings suggest that a better understanding
of the complexities in the adjustment of violence-exposed infants through GSBA may promote childhood development.
- Content Type Journal Article
- Category ORIGINAL ARTICLE
- Pages 1-12
- DOI 10.1007/s10896-012-9441-5
- Authors
- Ketan Tailor, University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, NB, Canada
- Nicole Letourneau, University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, NB, Canada
- Journal Journal of Family Violence
- Online ISSN 1573-2851
- Print ISSN 0885-7482