Unveiling support gaps and systemic barriers: A thematic network analysis of LGBTQ+ survivors’ experiences with intimate partner violence

Roxanna S. Ast, Zan Haggerty, Department of Social Work and Child Advocacy, Montclair State University, School of social and behvaioral sciences, Stockton University

Qualitative Social Work: Research and Practice

Published online on July 03, 2026

Abstract

Qualitative Social Work, Volume 25, Issue 3-4, Page 391-413, July 2026.
Intimate partner violence (IPV) disproportionately affects LGBTQ+ individuals, yet their unique experiences remain underrepresented in mainstream research, services, and prevention strategies. This qualitative study explores the lived experiences of 30 ...