Table 1 The controlling behaviour scale.
Items | n | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | Tries to keep her from seeing her friends | ||
No | 828 | 93.8 | |
Yes | 55 | 6.2 | |
2 | Tries to restrict contact with her family of birth | ||
No | 855 | 96.8 | |
Yes | 28 | 3.2 | |
3 | Insists on knowing where she is at all times | ||
No | 840 | 96.5 | |
Yes | 31 | 3.5 | |
4 | Gets angry if she speaks to another man | ||
No | 812 | 92.0 | |
Yes | 71 | 8.0 | |
5 | Is often suspicious that she is unfaithful | ||
No | 842 | 95.4 | |
Yes | 41 | 4.6 | |
6 | Expects her to ask his permission before seeking health care for herself | ||
No | 861 | 97.5 | |
Yes | 22 | 2.5 | |
Composite variable scores, controlling behaviour | |||
No controlling behaviour (0 points) | 769 | 87.1 | |
Controlling behaviour (1–6 points) | 114 | 12.9 | |
Controlling behaviour scores (0–6) | |||
0 point | 769 | 87.1 | |
1 point | 51 | 5.8 | |
2 points | 28 | 3.2 | |
3 points | 18 | 2.0 | |
4 points | 4 | 0.5 | |
5 points | 7 | 0.8 | |
6 points | 6 | 0.7 | |
Total | 883 | 100% |