A groundbreaking national study reveals that over half of U.S. adults report experiencing physical violence at some point in their lives, while nearly half have faced sexual violence. Researchers from Tulane University and the University of California, San Diego analyzed how these forms of violence overlap with mental health struggles, financial hardship, neighborhood safety, and substance use. The findings highlight the widespread and interconnected nature of violence in American society. The study underscores the urgent need to address these issues and their broader social and economic impacts.
Study finds more than half of US adults have experienced physical violence and nearly half sexual violenceIn their lifetime, more than half of US adults have experienced physical violence – and nearly half have experienced sexual violence, according to a startling new national study.The study, led by researchers from Tulane University’s Newcomb Institute and the University of California, San Diego, examined experiences of physical, sexual and intimate partner violence, along with how they intersect with behavioral health, economic hardship, neighborhood safety and substance use, among other factors. Continue reading...
