RAISR4D Violence

Technology Access and Attitudes Toward Intimate Partner Violence: Evidence From a National Survey in Thailand

16/06/2026

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Muslim religion, poverty, and residence in southern or central regions associate with higher tolerance of intimate partner violence for both genders.
Household wealth has gendered effects: wealthier women show less IPV tolerance in some cases, while wealthier men show greater tolerance, notably for housework neglect.
Technology access yields mixed associations: device ownership sometimes links to greater IPV tolerance, whereas internet access substantially reduces tolerance and supports prevention efforts.

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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