Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) is a complex issue affecting individuals across diverse contexts, involving a range of abusive behaviours. A particularly intriguing facet is "dark creativity," referring to the manipulative and coercive strategies perpetrators use to dominate or harm partners. Despite extensive research on IPV, nuanced patterns and strategies—especially gendered differences—remain underexplored. This study aimed to address this gap by examining IPV through a qualitative analysis. This study uses ideal type analysis to examine over 40 case files, categorising victims and perpetrators (both men and women) while focusing on distinct abuse forms and the role of dark creativity. Findings reveal significant gendered differences in abuse experiences and perpetrator strategies, categorising the context through the lens of dark creative strategies. These insights call for improved support systems and advancements in legal and therapeutic frameworks to address the multifaceted dynamics of IPV effectively.
Kaurr et al. (Fri,) studied this question.