Which contextual factor contributes the most to intimate partner violence?

A) poverty
B) employment
C) physical illness
D) religious devotion

Research has consistently found that poverty is a significant contributing factor to intimate partner violence. Financial stress, lack of resources, and limited options for safe housing or escape can all increase the likelihood of violence in intimate relationships. Employment, physical illness, and religious devotion may have some impact on intimate partner violence, but the evidence is not as strong as for poverty.