La question de la symetrie dans les enquetes sur la violence dans Ie couple et les relations amoureuses. (French).

VIOLENCE; INTERPERSONAL conflict; INTERPERSONAL relations; SOCIAL psychology; SOCIOLOGY

The present discourse on symmetry of violence between partners originates in the results of surveys primarily using one type of instrument, the Conflict Tactics Scales (Straus, 1979). An examination of the critiques that have been formulated and of the justifications given by the authors of the instrument suggests that symmetry is a result of a specific representation of action constructed by the instrument. Comparing the protocols and results of four large surveys in Canada, England and the United States, the authors underline the importance of taking into account severity in the measurement of violence. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Le thème de la symétrie de la violence dans le couple et les relations amoureuses se fonde sur les enquêtes réalisées principalement avec un instrument, le Conflict Tactics Scales (CTS) (Straus, 1979) ou d'instruments similaires. L'examen de l'argumentation méthodologique du CTS signale que celui-ci construit une représentation particulière de l'action violente basée exclusivement sur le geste physique. À partir d'une comparaison des plus importantes enquêtes nationales sur le sujet, cet article soutient l'importance d'une mesure de la violence qui tienne compte de la gravité des situations. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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