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Security Survey in Estonia 2008-2009, module on intimate partner abuse

This survey conducted in Estonia in 2008-2009 gathered data on intimate partner abuse to understand the extent of crimes and the sense of security among the Estonian population. The study included 4,181 respondents and focused on intimate partner abuses, involving 3,788 participants with intimate partnership experience. The survey aimed to collect information on intimate partner violence against men and women, utilizing various interview methods like CASI and CAPI. Survey results indicated significant percentages of physical violence and intimate partner violence experiences among respondents, with higher rates among non-Estonians. The study concluded with recommendations for improving questionnaire precision, addressing low response rates, and enhancing comparability for international studies.

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Security Survey in Estonia 2008-2009, module on intimate partner abuse

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  1. Security Survey in Estonia 2008-2009, module on intimate partner abuse Kutt Kommel Analyst Population and Social Statistics Department Statistics Estonia

  2. Estonian Security Survey 2008-2009 • Main survey, 4181 responents (M 1891, F 2290); • Purpose was to collect data about the actual extent of crime in the country, sense of security of the Estonian population; • Intimate partner abuse module, 3788 responents (only with intimate partnership experience, M 1674, F 2114); • Purpose was to collect data on intimate partner abuses in Estonia? Security Survey in Estonia 2008-2009, module on intimate partner abuse Kutt Kommel, March 2012, Geneva

  3. Last incident reporting… Security Survey in Estonia 2008-2009, module on intimate partner abuse Kutt Kommel, March 2012, Geneva

  4. Questionnaire • Intimate partner abuse module based on the questions of Straus’s Conflict Tactics Scale; • Questions were formulate in a way that both genders could answer. • Information booklets were shared to all respondents. Security Survey in Estonia 2008-2009, module on intimate partner abuse Kutt Kommel, March 2012, Geneva

  5. Why to measure also intimate partner violence against men? • Existance of the violence in partnership relations; • Comparability of the data; • Gender equality. Security Survey in Estonia 2008-2009, module on intimate partner abuse Kutt Kommel, March 2012, Geneva

  6. Interviewer training and pilot survey • Psychological preparation; • The responent’s answers should not be influenced by the interviewer; • Interwiewers support during the interview period. Security Survey in Estonia 2008-2009, module on intimate partner abuse Kutt Kommel, March 2012, Geneva

  7. Interview methods • CASI (Computer-Assisted Self-Interview); • Audio-CASI (Audio Computer-Assisted Self-Interview); • Self-completed paper questionnaire; • CAPI (Computer-Assisted Personal Interview). Security Survey in Estonia 2008-2009, module on intimate partner abuse Kutt Kommel, March 2012, Geneva

  8. Interviews’ duration Security Survey in Estonia 2008-2009, module on intimate partner abuse Kutt Kommel, March 2012, Geneva

  9. Results • 33% have experienced physical and 4% sexual violence since age 15; • 10% have experienced IPV, 5% physical and/or sexual violence, during last 12 months; • Women usually have more severe emotional and physical consequences; • Higher among non-Estonians; • Dependence on education level is insignificant. Security Survey in Estonia 2008-2009, module on intimate partner abuse Kutt Kommel, March 2012, Geneva

  10. Physical injuries and emotional responses after last incident, % Security Survey in Estonia 2008-2009, module on intimate partner abuse Kutt Kommel, March 2012, Geneva

  11. Intimate partner violence in Estonian cities and province, % Security Survey in Estonia 2008-2009, module on intimate partner abuse Kutt Kommel, March 2012, Geneva

  12. Intimate partner violence against women in other cities and province, % WHO Multi-country Study on Women's Health and Domestic Violence against Women Security Survey in Estonia 2008-2009, module on intimate partner abuse Kutt Kommel, March 2012, Geneva

  13. Intimate partner violence in USA and Estonia, % The National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey: 2010 Security Survey in Estonia 2008-2009, module on intimate partner abuse Kutt Kommel, March 2012, Geneva

  14. Low response rate in impoportant details Got medical help after last incident (total number of respondents) Security Survey in Estonia 2008-2009, module on intimate partner abuse Kutt Kommel, March 2012, Geneva

  15. Conclusions • Questionnaire needs more exact questions to clarify weather the respondent is victim or perpetrator; • Need for questions on partner’s gender; • Low response rate for some questions do not allow to analyse data on national level; • Better harmonisation will be helpful for international comparisons (need for exactly described indicators). Security Survey in Estonia 2008-2009, module on intimate partner abuse Kutt Kommel, March 2012, Geneva

  16. Thank You!

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