Global understandings of domestic violence

<p>Violence that occurs in intimate partner relationships covers a range of terms, including “domestic violence”, “domestic abuse”, “spousal abuse”, “battering”, “intimate partner violence”, “family violence”, and “dating abuse”. This article outlines the historical development of these terms; reviews key debates in relation to definitions; and finally, discusses implications for research and health practice in the field.</p> <p><br></p> <p><br></p>