Abstract :
This study investigates gender differences in the willingness to report incidents of interpersonal violence, focusing on the roles of perceived barriers, trust in authorities, knowledge of reporting procedures, and social support. A quantitative research design was employed, utilizing a structured questionnaire administered to a sample of 300 adults (150 men, 150 women) using convenience sampling technique. The results indicate that women reported a significantly greater willingness to report incidents of interpersonal violence than men. Furthermore, significant gender disparities were found: men perceived higher barriers to reporting and had lower levels of trust in authorities, knowledge of reporting channels, and perceived social support compared to women. Regression analysis identified perceived barriers as the strongest negative predictor and trust in authorities as the strongest positive predictor of reporting willingness. The study concludes that effective interventions to increase reporting must be gender-responsive, addressing the distinct barriers faced by men and women through targeted awareness campaigns, strengthened institutional trust, and enhanced support services.