.The application of a structural-interpretive approach in construction of a model about factors influencing Domestic Violence against Men (case of study: men of the city of Zanjan)

The spread of urbanization and population density have far-reaching consequences, one of which is the increase in domestic violence.The primary objective of this study was to develop a sociological model of domestic violence against men, using an exploratory sequential mixed-methods approach. The research population in the first stage included experts in the field of family, of which 25 individuals were selected using purposive non-randomized sampling. The research population in the second stage included all men visiting the family counseling centers of Zanjan, of which 250 individuals were selected using convenience sampling. A researcher-made questionnaire was used for data collection. Using theme analysis, 59 open codes were placed in 7 basic categories. Furthermore, 20 indices were finalized using the fuzzy Delphi method. The content validity of the measurement instruments was confirmed using CVI and CVR indices. Next, the measurement models were investigated using confirmatory factor analysis (CFA). Then, the initial model was designed using the ISM. According to the determined levels and final reachability matrix and after determining the relationships and level of variables, they were illustrated in the form of a model. In the present study, the factors were categorized at three levels. The problems of livelihood, as the primary underlying reason, were categorized in the third level. In the end, the relationships between these factors were measured using the path analysis.