Suicidal Behaviour Among Male Victims and Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence: A Scoping Review

Curran, L ORCID: 0009-0004-3193-759X, Allen, D and Feather, J (2026) Suicidal Behaviour Among Male Victims and Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence: A Scoping Review. Journal of Family Violence. ISSN 0885-7482

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Abstract

Purpose: Traditionally, research on the psychological effects of intimate partner violence (IPV) has centered predominantly on women, with relatively limited attention given to the experiences of men, particularly concerning suicide risk. Although a growing body of evidence acknowledges that men can also be victims or survivors of IPV, the association between IPV and male suicidality has not been explored with comparable depth or urgency. As a result, critical gaps remain in our understanding of how IPV contributes to suicidal ideation and behavior among men, thereby limiting the development of gender-responsive support services and policy interventions. To address this gap, a scoping review was conducted to synthesize current scholarship and identify areas of underexplored knowledge. Methods: A scoping review methodology was applied in accordance with the PRISMA-ScR guidelines. The databases ProQuest Central, CINAHL, and Scopus were systematically searched for studies published between January 2014 and May 2025. Eligible studies focused on the associations between male victims of IPV and suicidal behavior. Two reviewers independently screened studies for inclusion. Disagreements between the two reviewers were resolved through discussion with a third reviewer. This resulted in the inclusion of 25 studies. Data were extracted on study characteristics, main findings, and research gaps. Findings were synthesized using content analysis, resulting in three key themes: (1) Gender Differences and Suicidality, (2) Teen Dating Violence, and (3) Adult Male IPV and Suicide. Results: Across these themes, findings consistently highlight the role of relationship conflict, particularly IPV, in elevating suicide risk among men. While current research underscores the need to address intersecting stressors such as social stigma, financial hardship, substance misuse, and mental health conditions, a detailed content analysis of the included studies reveals ongoing gaps in the literature. Conclusion: These findings call for a more nuanced, gender-sensitive approach to IPV prevention and suicide intervention that reflects the unique experiences and barriers faced by male victims and survivors.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Domestic violence; Intimate partner violence; Suicidal behavior; Men; Male; Scoping review; 4402 Criminology; 44 Human Society; Women's Health; Suicide; Violence Research; Depression; Childhood Injury; Violence Against Women; Pediatric Research Initiative; Physical Injury - Accidents and Adverse Effects; Suicide Prevention; Social Determinants of Health; Mental Illness; Mental Health; Behavioral and Social Science; Brain Disorders; Prevention; Mental health; 5 Gender Equality; 3 Good Health and Well Being; 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions; 1602 Criminology; 1701 Psychology; Criminology; 4402 Criminology; 4409 Social work; 5205 Social and personality psychology
Subjects:	K Law > K Law (General) H Social Sciences > HV Social pathology. Social and public welfare. Criminology > HV697 Protection, assistance and relief
Divisions:	Law and Justice Studies
Publisher:	Springer
Date of acceptance:	23 February 2026
Date of first compliant Open Access:	1 September 2026
Date Deposited:	01 Sep 2026 14:15
Last Modified:	01 Sep 2026 14:15
DOI or ID number:	10.1007/s10896-026-01091-4
URI:	https://researchonline.ljmu.ac.uk/id/eprint/29264

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