1. Objectifs

Intentions :
«This study examines the presence or absence of coercive control as reported by women who experienced RC [reproductive coercion], and in terms of the relational contexts and the associated repercussions. The objective was to better understand the different manifestations of RC and their consequences on health and well-being.» (p. 831)

Questions/Hypothèses :
The study tries to answer the following questions: «[D]oes RC manifest differently depending on the relational context? Is RC always accompanied by control behaviors? Do the consequences vary across forms of RC?» (p. 831)

2. Méthode

Échantillon/Matériau :
«The participants were 21 cisgender women aged 18–29 years […]. Of the sample, most (95.2%) held Canadian citizenship. The majority (71%) were Caucasian, and 10% had Caribbean origin, 10% North African origin, and 5% Asian origin (n = 1). Most identified as heterosexual (n = 15; 71%), with some bisexual (14%), queer (10%), or asexual (5%).» (p. 831) «Participants were recruited in Montreal (Canada) […].» (p. 832)

Instruments :
Guide d’entretien semi-directif

Type de traitement des données :
Analyse de contenu

3. Résumé

The «results highlight the importance of considering the relational context when examining RC, because its manifestations vary accordingly. The different contexts in which RC behaviors occur were classified in terms of committed and uncommitted relationships, with or without IPV [intimate partner violence]. However, despite the lack of commitment in the relationship, partners may see each other several times. [Authors] propose that the dichotomy that prevails in the literature precludes a thorough understanding of the various contexts that are associated with RC, at least, in the population of young adults who participated in the present study. The results show that nonconsensual condom removal, which is a form of birth control sabotage, occurred mainly in casual uncommitted relationships. Although one of the risk factors for experiencing RC is being single or in a dating relationship compared with being married […], this factor is less reflected in [the] results, because no participant was married. Therefore, the different relational contexts fall into either the single or dating relationship category. Indeed, the presence or absence of commitment in the relationship appears to have a strong influence on the form of RC experienced and its interaction with IPV.» (p. 844)