The Effects of emotional abuse on stress: A Gender Comparison

Hello, I am G. Manasa from 6th Semester from University College for Women, Hyderabad working on my research project and thank you for taking the time to participate in this study.

I am conducting this research to understand the effects of emotional abuse on perceived distress and how these experiences may vary across genders. Your responses will help provide valuable insights into this important topic. All your responses will be kept confidential.

Full Name*

Gender*

MaleFemale

Age*

Are you married*

YesNo but currently in a relationshipNo but was in a relationship previouslyYes but divorced

Where are you from ( City )*

Do you Consent*

YesNo

Please read each statement carefully , there are no right or wrong answers, Remember that you have to answer even if YOU have done it or YOUR PARTNER has done it for you and please respond to the statements with the score ranging from 0 - 7 where each option means

0- Never

1- Once

2- Twice

3- 3-5 times

4- 6-10 times

5- 11-20 times

6- More than 20 times

7- Never in the past six months but has happened

Asked the other person where they had been or who they were with in a suspicious manner *

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	0
You
YOUR Partner

Secretly searched through the other person’s belongings *

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	0
You
YOUR Partner

Tried to stop the other person from seeing certain friends or family members *

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	0
You
YOUR Partner

Complained that the other person spends too much time with friends *

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	0
You
YOUR Partner

Got angry because the other person went somewhere without telling him/her*

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	0
You
YOUR Partner

Tried to make other person feel guilty for not spending enough time together *

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	0
You
YOUR Partner

Checked up on the other person by asking friends or relatives where they were or who they were with *

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	0
You
YOUR Partner

Said or implied that the other person was stupid*

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	0
You
YOUR Partner

Called the other person worthless *

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	0
You
YOUR Partner

Called the other person ugly *

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	0
You
YOUR Partner

Criticized the other person’s appearance *

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	0
You
YOUR Partner

Called the other person a loser, failure, or similar term *

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	0
You
YOUR Partner

Belittled the other person in front of other people*

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	0
You
YOUR Partner

Said that someone else would be a better partner *

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	0
You
YOUR Partner

Became so angry that they were unable or willing to talk*

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	0
You
YOUR Partner

Acted cold or distant when angry *

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	0
You
YOUR Partner

Refused to have any discussion of a problem *

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	0
You
YOUR Partner

Changed the subject on purpose when the other person was trying to discuss a problem *

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	0
You
YOUR Partner

Refused to acknowledge a problem that the other person felt was important *

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	0
You
YOUR Partner

Sulked or refused to talk about an issue*

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	0
You
YOUR Partner

Intentionally avoided the other person during a conflict or disagreement *

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	0
You
YOUR Partner

Became angry enough to frighten the other person *

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	0
You
YOUR Partner

Put his/her face right in front of other person’s face to make a point more forcefully *

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	0
You
YOUR Partner

Threatened to hit the other person*

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	0
You
YOUR Partner

Threatened to throw something at the other person *

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	0
You
YOUR Partner

Threw, smashed, hit, or kicked something in front of other person *

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	0
You
YOUR Partner

Drove recklessly to frighten the other person *

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	0
You
YOUR Partner

Stood or hovered over the other person during a conflict or disagreement *

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	0
You
YOUR Partner

YOU

YOUR PARTNER

Restrictive Egulfment ( You)

Restrictive Egulfment ( Your Partner)

Denigration ( You)

Denigration ( Your Partner)

Hostile Withdrawal ( You)

Hostile Withdrawal ( Your Partner)

Dominance/ Intimidation ( You)

Dominance/ Intimidation ( Your Partner)