Lesbians Who Abuse Their Partners: Using the FIRO-B to Assess Interpersonal Characteristics

摘要: Abstract This study explored the functional, interpersonal style of a small group lesbians who had abused their partners (N = 15) and enrolled in pilot feminist abuse cessation therapy program. Each completed Fundamental Interpersonal Relations Orientation-Behavior scale (FIRO-B), self-report assessment tool that measures expressed wanted inclusion, control, affection. Robust findings from small, ethnically homogenous sample are discussed terms implications for understanding one dynamic control lesbian relationships which there is abuse. Future directions research also outlined.