Thesis (MSc) - Cyprus International University. Institute of Graduate Studies and Research Social Work

International university students are exposed to a high risk of experiencing intimate partner
violence (IPV). Investigating the prevalence of intimate partner violence among
international university students at one of the universities in North Cyprus is the main
objective of this study. The sample included 300 international university students
(males: 52, females: 248). 67 questions made up the survey questionnaire, including
17 from the Intimate Partner Violence Attitude Scale and 20 from the demographic
information form. 10 questions from the Rosenberg Self-Esteem scale and 20 from the
Gender Role Belief scale. In the study, it was determined that there was no statistically
significant difference between students' scores on the Intimate Partner Violence
Attitudes Scale and the grade in which they were studied. Similarly, there were no
statistically significant differences between students' scores on scale and place of birth,
perceived quality of the romantic relationship, and duration of the romantic
relationship. It was determined that there was only a statistically significant difference
between students' scores on the overall scale and their economic status. This difference
was between those with adequate and very inadequate economic status, and the scores
of students with adequate economic status on the scale were found to be higher. The
study's findings supported all three of its positive hypotheses, the first hypothesis was
verified: IPV victims have low self-esteem. The victim's perception of male
domination as the dominant gender was supported by the second hypothesis as well.
The last hypothesis likewise supported the relationship between income and costs
associated with violence.