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Understanding the link between heat and intimate partner violence
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Even though one in four women worldwide has experienced violence from an intimate partner (IPV) at least once in their lifetime, some of the factors driving it remain poorly understood. This study quantifies the impact of extreme temperatures on IPV seasonality, with a particular focus on its increase during the summer months. Using granular administrative data on IPV in Spain for the period 2006-2022, we find that extreme heat leads to a 6% rise in total IPV offences, with a stronger increase for severe cases. We explore several mechanisms, including increased time exposure to the partner and potential modifications in reporting behaviour. Importantly, we also show that the effects are stronger in areas facing substantial negative labour market shocks. Our projections indicate that a rise in average temperatures would result in 85-190 additional severe IPV offences per year, emphasizing the role of climate resilience for the successful implementation of IPV prevention strategies.
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SANTONJA, Adrián, SCHMITZ, Laura and VALL CASTELLÓ, Judit. Understanding the link between heat and intimate partner violence. IEB Working Paper 2025/09. [consulted: 14 of June of 2026]. Available at: https://hdl.handle.net/2445/223029