Gayle Brewer

Dr. Gayle Brewer

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Academic Career Length

20Years (2007-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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1 July 2015 in Computers in Human Behavior
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Gayle Brewer
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J. Kerslake

26 February 2021 in Journal of Family Violence
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Minna Lyons
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Gayle Brewer
Previous studies have demonstrated that there is an increase in Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) during times of crisis (e.g., financial, environmental, or socio-political situations). The COVID-19 pandemic has triggered an unprecedented global health and financial tragedy, but research is yet to establish exactly how the situation may impact on IPV. The present study investigates victims’ experience of IPV during lockdown and the COVID-19 pandemic. We report a qualitative thematic analysis of 50 discussion forum posts written by victims of IPV. Of these, 48 forum posts were written by female victims of male perpetrated violence. All forum posts were obtained from the popular online platform, Reddit. We identified four themes associated with IPV victims’ experiences during lockdown and the global pandemic: (i) Use of COVID-19 by the Abuser, (ii) Service Disruption, (iii) Preparation to Leave, and (iv) Factors Increasing Abuse or Distress. The COVID-19 pandemic has had a substantial impact on those living with IPV, often increasing the severity of IPV experienced. The experiences of those affected by IPV during this period inform interventions and the guidance and support provided to IPV victims during times of crisis.

1 February 2014 in Personality and Individual Differences
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BFBernhard Fink
Bernhard Fink
DKDominique Klappauf
Dominique Klappauf
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Gayle Brewer
TSTodd K. Shackelford
Todd K. Shackelford

1 October 2018 in Computers in Human Behavior
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MLMinna Lyons
Minna Lyons
NANazli Deniz Aksayli
Nazli Deniz Aksayli
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Gayle Brewer

1 July 2014 in Computers in Human Behavior
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L. Abell
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Gayle Brewer

1 September 2015 in Personality and Individual Differences
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Gayle Brewer
DHDanielle Hunt
Danielle Hunt
GJGail James
Gail James
LALoren Abell
Loren Abell