Using meta-analytic procedures, the investigation located 18 effect-size estimates that, overall, displayed a low to moderate effect on reporting involvement in partner violence (mean r = -.179). No significant differences emerged with respect to the sex of the respondent; however, reports of perpetrating intimate violence were more strongly correlated with social desirability scores than were reports of being victimized. Specific points regarding the relationship between responding in a socially desirable manner and the reporting of intimate violence involvement include: (1) The overall effect size between these two variables is relatively small; (2) There is a moderating effect of the respondent's role in the violence; and (3) The relationship is stronger when assessing perpetration than when assessing victimization. Tables, note, references