Controlling behavior in relationships

Controlling behavior in relationships are behaviors exhibited by an individual who seeks to gain and maintain control over another person.[1][2][3] Abusers may utilize tactics such as intimidation or coercion, and may seek personal gain, personal gratification, and the enjoyment of exercising power and control.[4] The victims of this behavior are often subject to psychological, physical, sexual, or financial abuse.

  1. ^ Antai, D. (2011). Controlling behavior, power relations within intimate relationships and intimate partner physical and sexual violence against women in Nigeria. BMC public health, 11, 1-11.
  2. ^ Graham-Kevan, N., & Archer, J. (2008). Does controlling behavior predict physical aggression and violence to partners?. Journal of Family Violence, 23, 539-548.
  3. ^ Contributor, WebMD Editorial. "Signs of Controlling Behavior". WebMD. Retrieved 2024-10-24. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  4. ^ Lehmann, Peter; Simmons, Catherine A.; Pillai, Vijayan K. (2012-08-01). "The Validation of the Checklist of Controlling Behaviors (CCB): Assessing Coercive Control in Abusive Relationships". Violence Against Women. 18 (8): 913–933. doi:10.1177/1077801212456522. ISSN 1077-8012. PMID 23008428. S2CID 39673421.