Positioning theory as a discursive approach to understanding same-sex intimate violence

• Main Authors: Ofreneo, Mira Alexis P, Montiel, Cristina J
• Format: text
• Published: Archīum Ateneo 2010
• Subjects: Psychology; Social Psychology
• Online Access: https://archium.ateneo.edu/psychology-faculty-pubs/240; https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2010-24074-005
• Institution: Ateneo De Manila University

This study focuses on same-sex intimate violence, recognizing that violence in gay and lesbian relationships is as severe and prevalent as in heterosexual relationships. Positioning theory as a relational approach is used as an alternative to the dominant individual and structural accounts. Intimate...