OIDA International Journal of Sustainable Development
Open-access peer-reviewed journal
https://doi.org/10.64211/oidaijsd190901
Exploring Men’s Experiences of Intimate Partner Violence by Women in the Jozini Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Silindokuhle Shika Tembe 1, Mbongeni Mfanasibili Shabalala 2*
1,2 Department of Social Work, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences,
University of Zululand, South Africa.
* Corresponding authour: shabalalam@unizulu.ac.za
Volume 19, Issue 09, Pg. 11-28, 2026.
Abstract:
The study aimed to explore men’s experiences of intimate partner violence (IPV) by women in the Jozini Municipality, in the province of KwaZulu-Natal. The study was informed by three main research objectives: to explore men’s experiences of intimate partner violence (IPV) in the Jozini Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal; to identify the types of intimate partner violence (IPV) experienced by men in the Jozini Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal; and to develop strategies to reduce IPV) experienced by men in the Jozini Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal. The model that underpinned the study was the Social Learning Model by Bandura. The study used an interpretivism research paradigm which enabled the participants of the study to narrate their daily lived experiences. Hence, the study used the qualitative research method during data collection. Twelve (12) men who had experienced IPV were interviewed by the researchers. The findings showed that IPV means an intimate partner who may use insulting words, deprive the other partner of sexual intercourse and not allow the other partner to see and be visited by his/her family members. The findings also demonstrated that men do not report cases of IPV to the relevant authorities but only to the in-laws and family members. Additionally, it was discovered that men do not report cases of IPV to authorities because they are not taken seriously and end up being ridiculed in the very centres from which they seek help. It was noted that in instances where men do report cases of IPV to the police station, men tend to receive gender-stereotyped treatment because IPV is widely viewed as an issue affecting only women. The study recommended the most crucial strategies for eliminating IPV against men would be to conduct research on IPV against men, and raise awareness campaigns on IPV against men, to mention a few.
Keywords: intimate partner, violence, men abuse, intimate partner violence, abuse
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