Co-living Violence in Emerging and Developed Economies: Unpacking the Dynamics and Solutions

Co-living violence is a pervasive issue affecting individuals and families worldwide, with its manifestations deeply rooted in social, economic, and cultural contexts. Emerging economies often face unique challenges, such as economic instability, overcrowding, and limited access to mental health resources, which exacerbate violence. Meanwhile, developed nations encounter different, yet significant issues, including emotional abuse, digital exploitation, and subtler forms of control. Despite being a universal concern, the drivers and coping mechanisms associated with domestic violence vary significantly based on a country’s level of development, underscoring the need for nuanced research. Recent global crises, including the COVID-19 pandemic, have further revealed and intensified domestic violence across contexts, making it imperative to explore innovative, culturally sensitive, and context-specific interventions in relation to individual psychological factors.This Research Topic addresses co-living violence through a comparative lens, examining the interplay of psychological, psychiatric, cultural, and socioeconomic factors in emerging and developed economies. The objective is to identify patterns and divergences in the drivers and consequences of co-living violence while exploring how policy responses and interventions can be tailored to different contexts. Comparative studies are especially encouraged to highlight differences and similarities between emerging and developed economies.In particular, submissions exploring the following topic areas are encouraged:- The role of mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and personality disorders, as both triggers and consequences of co-living violence, and interventions to address these issues;- How economic and environmental stressors, such as overcrowding, unemployment, housing instability, income inequality, and financial dependence, contribute to violence in emerging versus developed economies;- The impact of cultural influences and norms such as gender roles, traditional practices, and religious values, in perpetuating or mitigating violence in diverse settings;- The dual role of digital media and technology in enabling abusive behaviors (e.g., cyber harassment) and providing tools for prevention and intervention (e.g., online support networks)- Intersectional vulnerabilities that heighten risks of violence for individuals with preexisting mental health issues, marginalized groups, and those in vulnerable socioeconomic positions;- Critical evaluations of existing policies and frameworks across different regions. Topic editors: Cintya Lanchimba, Juan Pablo Díaz-Sánchez, Robert Courtois, Víctor Manuel López-Guerra Source: https://www.frontiersin.org/research-topics/79007/co-living-violence-in-emerging-and-developed-economies-unpacking-the-dynamics-and-solutions