英文摘要 |
Objectives: With the evolution of digital tools, considerable changes have been noted in the patterns of intimate partner violence. In this study, we explored technology-facilitated intimate partner violence (TFIPV) in Taiwan, considering demographic characteristics such as age, gender, and sexual orientation. In addition, we identified the primary forms of TFIPV. Methods: A TFIPV questionnaire was developed through literature review, victim interviews, expert focus groups, and a pretest. Using this questionnaire, online surveys were conducted among Taiwanese individuals through various governmental/private websites or social media platforms. Respondents were randomly selected on the basis of age and gender distributions in Taiwan. Ultimately, 2,388 respondents were included in the final analysis. Results: Of the respondents, 14.7% reported experiencing TFIPV previously. Among individuals aged 18–30 years, 24.1% experienced TFIPV; this proportion gradually decreased with age. The risk of victimization was marginally higher for men than for women, with a marked disparity noted among nonheterosexual men (25.3%). The predominant form of TFIPV was cyberstalking (11.1%), followed by control (7.2%). Conclusions: Our findings suggest that younger individuals and nonheterosexual men are the primary populations at an elevated risk of TFIPV. This study highlights the need for designing tailored prevention policies considering the Internet usage patterns of these demographic groups. The implementation of such policies may overcome the limitations of traditional face-to-face intimate partner violence frameworks. |