Study of Public Opinion Regarding Gender-Based and Domestic Violence

This analytical report presents the findings of a public opinion survey conducted in March 2024, focusing on perceptions and awareness of gender-based and domestic violence in Ukraine. The study reveals that while the majority of respondents can identify forms of psychological, economic, and sexual violence, there is a tendency to misinterpret unhealthy relationship behaviours, such as excessive jealousy, as normal. Additionally, most participants deem sexual and physical violence unacceptable and do not justify the perpetrator or blame the victim. When witnessing violence against strangers, the prevalent response is to involve law enforcement, though non-intervention is more common when the perpetrator is female and the victim is male.

The report also highlights that in cases where a close person is a victim, individuals prefer personal conversations to address the issue. Common reasons for non-intervention include fear for personal safety and reluctance to interfere in others’ affairs. Notably, men are more likely to justify abusers or fail to recognize violent situations, except when the victim is male. Despite these challenges, there is a general willingness among respondents to participate in initiatives aimed at preventing domestic violence, particularly in developing relevant projects.

Year: 2024

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