Morbid Jealousy and Sex Differences in Partner-Directed Violence |
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| Authors: | Judith A Easton Todd K Shackelford |
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| Institution: | (1) Department of Psychology, The University of Texas at Austin, 1 University Station A8000, Austin, TX 78712, USA;(2) Florida Atlantic University, Davie, FL, USA |
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| Abstract: | Previous research suggests that individuals diagnosed with morbid jealousy have jealousy mechanisms that are activated at
lower thresholds than individuals with normal jealousy, but that these mechanisms produce behavior that is similar to individuals
with normal jealousy. We extended previous research documenting these similarities by investigating sex differences in partner-directed
violence committed by individuals diagnosed with morbid jealousy. The results support some of our predictions. For example,
a greater percentage of men than women diagnosed with morbid jealousy used physical violence, attempted to kill, and actually
killed their partners, and used their hands rather than an object to kill their partners. These results replicate results
generated for individuals with normal jealousy. Discussion addresses implications of the current research and highlights directions
for future research on the psychology of morbid jealousy.
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| Keywords: | Morbid jealousy Physical violence Partner abuse Sex differences |
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