This study investigated the association of right-wing authoritarianism and amount of income with wife abuse. 93 men currently involved in relationships completed Altemeyer's Right-Wing Authoritarianism Scale, the Conflict Tactics Scale, and reported their age, yearly income, and spouse's yearly income. Analyses indicates that among lower income males, high right-wing authoritarianism scores were associated with higher scores on the Conflict Tactics Scale.
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