Technology Access and Attitudes Toward Intimate Partner Violence: Evidence From a National Survey in Thailand – Psychiatry AI: Real-Time AI Scoping Review

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Religious, economic, and regional factors correlate with higher IPV tolerance; Muslim religion, poverty, and residence in southern and central regions increase tolerance for both genders.
Wealthier women show lower IPV tolerance in some scenarios, whereas wealthier men show greater tolerance, notably regarding perceived neglect of housework.
Device ownership associates with higher IPV tolerance in some cases, yet internet access consistently reduces tolerance and supports prevention and support strategies.

Violence Against Women. 2026 Jun 16:10778012261458796. doi: 10.1177/10778012261458796. Online ahead of print.

ABSTRACT

This study examines the determinants of attitudes toward intimate partner violence (IPV) in Thailand. Estimations from binary probit model indicate that Muslim, poverty, and residence in southern/central regions correlate with higher IPV tolerance for both genders. Wealthier women show less tolerance in some situations, while wealthier men show more, particularly related to housework neglect. Access to technology presents mixed results: computer/tablet/mobile phone ownership correlates with increased IPV tolerance in some scenarios, while internet access significantly reduces it. These findings suggest leveraging technology, especially internet access, to combat IPV by improving access to support, raising awareness, and promoting peaceful conflict resolution.

PMID:42300599 | DOI:10.1177/10778012261458796

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