Ferrarelli, Laura2021-10-222021-10-222021http://hdl.handle.net/11216/40232021 Celebration of Student Research and Creativity presentation"Despite the myth that intimate partner violence occurs exclusively in heterosexual couples, research suggests that incidence rates are comparable if not higher in same- sex couples. The purpose of this study is to examine the rate of incidence (ROI) of intimate partner violence (IPV) in same-sex couples versus mixed-sex couples. A brief, self – administered survey will be used to assess for sexuality and rate of incidence. Due to the limited research on this topic, it is essential to create a safe space where this subject can be openly discussed and addressed"en-USSame-sex partner abuseHeterosexualsFamily violencePresentation