Domestic violence against women from the perspective of men perpetrating violence in Quang Ninh province

Abstract

Domestic violence is a growing concern in many countries, including Vietnam. The World Health Organization (WHO) has identified that the perpetrators of domestic violence are mainly men (WHO, 1998). In Vietnam, there are also more than 95% of domestic violence cases caused by husbands (UNODC Viet Nam, 2011). However, little attention has been paid to research on the topic of violence against women so far. This study focuses on analyzing the husband’s violent behaviors towards his wife from the husband’s admission. These behaviors are classified according to groups of different characteristics in practice in Quang Ninh Province. This study mainly uses qualitative and quantitative research methods, including 300 quantitative and 23 qualitative samples in 3 different areas, which are characteristics of typical topographic features of Quang Ninh Province. Results show that men’s income, academic level, region of residence, and age are the causes of their acts of violence. Besides, factors under the responsibility of management agencies and the quality of social work services for men also have an impact on reducing domestic violence and limiting violent behaviors of men against their wives. The study recommends several strategies based on the findings to encourage men to prevent domestic violence and promote the effective implementation of social work services for men causing violence in Vietnam.