Relatively little research has been carried out specifically for sufferers of emotional abuse. Most studies consider domestic violence as a whole. This is to be expected as surveys reveal that psychological abuse usually precedes physical aggression.
Overall, women are more likely to be abused than men. However, victims can be of any age, gender or ethnicity and in same-sex or heterosexual relationships. Disturbingly, emotional abuse is also commonplace in teenage relationships. While psychological abuse declines with age, older men experience more abuse than their female counterparts.
Although this article focuses on emotional abuse within romantic relationships, children and vulnerable adults, such as the elderly, can also fall prey to similar
Overall, women are more likely to be abused than men. However, victims can be of any age, gender or ethnicity and in same-sex or heterosexual relationships. Disturbingly, emotional abuse is also commonplace in teenage relationships. While psychological abuse declines with age, older men experience more abuse than their female counterparts.
Although this article focuses on emotional abuse within romantic relationships, children and vulnerable adults, such as the elderly, can also fall prey to similar