A Scoping Review of Intimate Partner Violence Interventions in Asian American Populations: Current Status and Future Directions

Abstract

Asian Americans are one of the fastest-growing racial/ethnic populations in the United States, comprising approximately 7% of the total population. Despite their significant presence, Asian communities have often been overlooked in discussions of crime and victimization, including intimate partner violence (IPV). Due to limited attention from scholars and policymakers, the extent of IPV within Asian communities remains poorly understood, as does the availability and effectiveness of intervention programs designed to prevent IPV. To address this gap, we aimed to assess the current status of IPV intervention programs among Asian communities in the United States and provide recommendations for future research and policy based on our findings. We analyzed a total of nine studies—seven peer-reviewed journal articles and two dissertations. Most studies employed quantitative methods, utilizing multiple data collection techniques, including surveys, in-depth interviews, and (quasi-)experimental designs. Our findings identified five different types of interventions, primarily targeting community members and leaders to prevent IPV among Asian women. These interventions employed (quasi-)experimental designs with pre- and post-measurements and assessed outcomes multiple times. However, none of the studies justified their chosen number of assessments or the duration of the follow-up period. We discuss the policy implications of our findings and outline a future research agenda to improve IPV intervention efforts within Asian communities.