Why do some men become abusive toward their partners? Is it anger, childhood trauma, personality, beliefs about power, or something deeper?
🎙️ In this episode of The DeepDive Lab, we explore the psychology behind intimate partner violence (IPV) and what research reveals about the factors that may increase the risk of abusive behavior.
🧠 We examine how childhood adversity, attachment insecurity, personality traits, difficulties with emotional regulation, cognitive biases, and beliefs about control can interact to shape behavior in intimate relationships. We also explore why partner violence cannot be reduced to an anger problem alone—and how understanding these psychological factors may help inform more effective prevention and intervention strategies.
The science offers a complex picture: risk factors can help explain patterns of behavior, but they do not determine a person’s future or excuse abuse. Understanding the psychology behind violence is not about shifting blame away from perpetrators; it is about identifying risks, protecting those affected, and finding better ways to prevent harm.
🔬 Join The DeepDive Lab as we investigate the science of human behavior and ask how research can help break the cycle of intimate partner violence.
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