Dating Violence Perpetration Research Articles

Proxies of Emotion Dysregulation and Teen Dating Violence Perpetration: A Latent Profile Analysis

PurposeTeen dating violence (TDV) must be addressed as a public health issue due to its prevalence and association with negative health outcomes among victims. To prevent TDV, it is essential to examine the risk factors of dating violence perpetration's applicability to younger samples. Using a population health approach, this study explored the associations among variables that affect emotion regulation and TDV perpetration of multiple types among a diverse sample of high school students. MethodsLatent profile analysis of four self-reported variables related to emotion regulation (anger regulation, depressive symptoms, impulsivity, and alcohol use) was conducted among a sample of 1,508 students. Next, regression analyses were used to test the relation between latent profile membership and self-reported TDV perpetration across two time points. ResultsA three-profile solution was found to be the solution of best fit (profile 1: n = 1,023, profile 2: n = 43, and profile 3: n = 442). Profile one had low means across all indicators; profile two had a high mean of recent alcohol use; and profile three had low to moderate means across all indicators. Profile two was associated with the most frequent lifetime perpetration and perpetration one year later. However, all three profiles were only associated with infrequent perpetration. DiscussionThis study found that an emotional regulatory framework was applicable to assess some risks of TDV. These findings justify further research on the relation between emotion regulation and TDV perpetration; however, risk factors at other socio-ecological levels should be incorporated to strengthen existing theories.

Dating Violence from the Perspective of Symbolic Violence

Dating is a common phenomenon, even at a young age. Dating as a medium for channelling hormonal maturity from the development of biological and psychological elements in women and men, on the other hand, gives rise to Dating Violence (DV) behaviour. DV is not a personal case. There is a social aspect, which is often subtle, but is the source of the value of the behaviour. For this reason, in studying DV it is necessary to look at the relationship between the DV phenomenon and the social phenomena that surround it. By using the Symbolic Violence perspective, a picture of DV in the social sphere is presented. The research approach is descriptive qualitative. A general overview of DV is obtained through distributing questionnaires whose results are processed through distribution tables. Next, a Focus Group Discussion and in-depth interviews were conducted with several informants who filled out questionnaires to obtain an overview of the background of DV behaviour related to social factors. The research results show that habitus, which is the structure of the social world, shapes personal perspectives, making DV considered an acceptable action for both DV perpetrators and victims. DV also obtains support from the capital owned by one of the partners and the arena in which the relationship occurs. Habitus, capital, and the social arena make DV increasingly justified.

Violence-Related Attitudes and Responsibility Perception in Cyber Dating Violence Victims and Perpetrators

Geleneksel flört şiddetinden farklı olarak, fiziksel ve zamansal sınırların ötesine geçen siber flört şiddeti yeni nesil bir toplumsal sorun olarak görülmektedir. Siber flört şiddeti sıkça geleneksel şiddet formuyla birlikte seyretmektedir. Bu araştırmada, siber flört şiddeti mağduru ve faili bireylerin şiddete yönelik kabul edici tutumları ve sorumluluk algıları arasındaki olası ilişkiler araştırılmıştır. Bulgular, şiddet uygulama ile şiddete yönelik kabul edici tutum ve sorumluluğu atfetme biçimleri arasında ilişki olduğunu; cinsiyet gruplarının şiddete yönelik tutum ve sorumluluk algılarında farklılık bulunduğunu; siber flört şiddeti mağduru ve faili olan kişilerin şiddete yönelik tutum ve sorumluluk algılarının farklılaştığını göstermektedir. Elde edilen sonuçların güncel literatür ekseninde tartışılarak sınırlı Türkçe literatüre katkıda bulunulması ve tespit edilen boşlukların paylaşılarak yeni araştırma konularına ışık tutulması hedeflenmektedir.

Examining bullying perpetration as a predictor of later teen dating violence perpetration: Do gender-based biases affect this pathway?

Examining bullying perpetration as a predictor of later teen dating violence perpetration: Do gender-based biases affect this pathway?

Neighborhood Social Support and Social Participation as Predictors of Dating Violence.

Many adolescents experience violence in the context of dating and romantic relationships. Neighborhoods can influence dating violence by offering certain resources which can provide social support and opportunities for social participation, but knowledge about these effects is still limited. The purpose of the current study was to (a) assess the association between neighborhood social support, social participation, and dating violence, and (b) explore possible gender difference in these associations. This study was conducted on a subsample of 511 participants living in Montréal from the Québec Health Survey of High School Students (QHSHSS 2016-2017). QHSHSS data were used to measure psychological and physical/sexual violence (perpetration and victimization), neighborhood social support, and social participation, as well as individual and family covariates. Several neighborhood-level data from multiple sources were also used as covariates. Logistic regressions were performed to estimate associations between neighborhood social support and social participation, and Dating violence (DV). Analyses were conducted separately for girls and boys to explore possible gender differences. Findings suggest that girls who reported high neighborhood social support had a lower risk of perpetrating psychological DV. High social participation was associated with a lower risk of perpetrating physical/sexual DV for girls, whereas it was associated with a higher risk of perpetrating psychological DV for boys. Preventive strategies to foster social support in neighborhoods, such as mentoring programs, and the development of community organizations to increase the social participation of adolescents could help reduce DV. To address the perpetration of DV by boys, prevention programs in community and sports organizations targeting male peer groups should also be developed to prevent these behaviors.

Supplemental Material for Examining Bullying Perpetration as a Predictor of Later Teen Dating Violence Perpetration: Do Gender-Based Biases Affect This Pathway?

Supplemental Material for Examining Bullying Perpetration as a Predictor of Later Teen Dating Violence Perpetration: Do Gender-Based Biases Affect This Pathway?

Multi-Level Protective and Risk Factors Longitudinally Associated with Dating Violence Perpetration among Non-Urban Mexican-American Adolescents.

To assess the longitudinal relationship between individual and interpersonal risk and protective factors and dating violence perpetration among non-urban Mexican-American youth. With data from a 24-month prospective cohort study (2015-2019; baseline recruitment spanned from 2015-2017; four follow-up interviews every 6 months) of Mexican-American youth (8th grade at baseline) living in an agricultural region (Salinas, California), we utilized multivariable modified Poisson general estimating equations stratified by gender (n = 489) to assess the relationships of religiosity, non-violent problem-solving skills, school connectedness, family cohesion, and bullying victimization with dating violence perpetration. Among girls, but not boys, non-violent problem-solving skills [adjusted relative risk (ARR): 0.7; 95% confidence interval (CI): 0.56-0.99] and family cohesion (ARR: 0.7; 95% CI: 0.48-0.97) were negatively associated with dating violence perpetration, and frequency of bullying victimization was positively associated (ARR: 1.9; 95% CI: 1.37-2.59). Non-urban Mexican-American female youth may benefit from multi-level dating violence prevention that strengthens family cohesion by building upon the Mexican-American cultural value of familismo and addresses common risk factors for bullying and dating violence perpetration. Additionally, results affirm etiological differences between girls' and boys' dating violence perpetration and the need for improved measurement.

Attitudes and Alcohol Use: Exploring the Pathways From Childhood Violence Exposure to College Dating Violence Perpetration

Attitudes and Alcohol Use: Exploring the Pathways From Childhood Violence Exposure to College Dating Violence Perpetration

A Meta-Analytic Review of Social Learning Theory and Teen Dating Violence Perpetration

Objectives The purpose of this study is to examine social learning theory (SLT) and teen dating violence (TDV) perpetration. This study aims to determine which predictors have the largest effect sizes, whether they vary for males and females, and whether they differ based on research design and sample characteristics. Methods This study uses hierarchal meta-analytic methods to examine both within- and between-dataset differences in relationships between a variety of SLT predictors and TDV outcomes. Both bivariate and multivariate effect sizes are computed for a sample of n = 1,157 effect sizes nested in n = 116 studies that used n = 88 unique datasets. Results Findings indicate that a variety of SLT predictors can explain TDV perpetration. Predictors with the largest effect sizes include anticipated benefits of TDV (Bivariate: r = .254; multivariate: r = .308) and peer TDV perpetration (Bivariate: r = .279; multivariate: r = .205). While most predictors show similar effect sizes for males and females, peer TDV perpetration appears to be a stronger influence for males. Several significant moderators are found. Conclusions SLT should continue to provide a theoretical framework for TDV research and practice. Future research should examine same-sex teen relationships and sexual minorities.

Family Violence, Personality Traits, and Risk Behaviors: Links to Dating Violence Victimization and Perpetration Among College Students.

Though dating violence (DV) is prevalent on college campuses, few studies have examined a multitude of risk factors that may better explain this process. As such, we examined the role of family violence (i.e., childhood physical abuse, witnessing parental violence), personality traits (i.e., entitlement, antisocial personality [ASP] and borderline personality [BP]) and risk behaviors (i.e., risky sexual behaviors, heavy drinking, marijuana use, illicit drug use) on DV victimization and perpetration among 783 college students. Path analysis revealed that witnessing parental violence was linked to DV perpetration while experiencing more physical abuse was positively correlated with entitlement (females only), ASP traits, and BP traits. ASP traits (both males and females) and entitlement (females only) were directly associated with high-risk behaviors. Among females, entitlement was also indirectly associated with DV victimization and perpetration through sexual risk behaviors. Findings highlight the importance of histories of physical abuse and personality traits in understanding DV.

부정적 양육 태도, 내현적 자기애, 관계중독 성향, 데이트폭력 가해 행동의 구조적 관계

Objectives This study examined the structural relationship between parents' negative parenting attitude, covert narcissism, relationship addiction tendency, and dating violence behavior perceived by university students and identified the paths of major variables that directly or indirectly affect the occurrence and maintenance of dating violence. Methods An online survey was conducted from February 26 to March 15, 2021, targeting 479 college students from four-year universities across the country, and the data were used for analysis. Descriptive statistical analysis, correlation analysis, frequency analysis, and reliability analysis were conducted with the use of SPSS 25.0 and Amos 25.0 programs. Mediating effect verification was conducted through confirmatory factor analysis, path analysis, and path decomposition in order to analyze structural relationships. Results First, it was found that the higher the negative parenting attitude, the higher the effect on the perpetration of dating violence, and it was verified that the negative parenting attitude and dating violence were closely related. Second, as a result of examining whether expressive narcissism plays a mediating role in the effect of parents' negative parenting attitudes perceived by college students on dating violence, no significant mediating effect of expressive narcissism was confirmed. Third, relationship addiction tendency was found to play a mediating role in the effect of negative parenting attitudes perceived by college students on the behavior of perpetrators of dating violence. Conclusions This study integratedly analyzed the variables between covert narcissism and relationship addiction, which are individual internal variables, in the relationship between the negative parenting attitudes of parents and the dating violence perpetrators perceived by college students. Through this, it is meaningful in that it provided the basis for preventing dating violence in advance.

The Role of Temperament in Mediating the Association between Adolescence Dating Violence and Early Traumatic Experiences

Violence in adolescent intimate relationships poses a real threat to adolescent well-being and is a risk factor for recurrent violent patterns in adult marital relationships. The present study aimed to understand the relationship between different dimensions of childhood trauma and dating violence perpetration and the mediating role of temperament. The sample was composed of 3497 adolescents (n = 1549 boys, n = 1948 girls; M = 1.56, SD = 0.497) aged between 10 and 22 years (M = 15.15, SD = 1.83). Instruments used in this study included the Social Desirability Scale, the Childhood Trauma Questionnaire (CTQ), and the Early Adolescent Temperament Questionnaire (EATQ). The results show that temperament plays a mediating role in the relationship between dating violence perpetration and emotional, physical, and sexual abuse. Furthermore, the results suggest that adolescents who have been abused in childhood tend to demonstrate more temperamental problems and a greater susceptibility to the perpetration of teen dating violence, but only in the more severe dimensions of childhood trauma.

Familial and Individual Risk Markers for Physical and Psychological Dating Violence Perpetration and Victimization Among College Students

Dating violence (DV) is a prominent problem among college students that can result in harmful physical and mental health outcomes. Though much research has focused on physical DV, fewer studies have examined psychological DV. As such, the current paper compared early/familial risk markers (e.g., child physical abuse, witnessing parental violence, and maternal relationship quality) and individual risk markers (e.g., alcohol use, marijuana and prescription drug use) for physical and psychological DV among college students. Data were gathered at two large public universities using pencil and paper surveys (N = 1,482). Bivariate results revealed more risk markers for men (e.g., more child physical abuse, more frequent drinking, more close friends who drink and more marijuana and prescription drug use) compared to women. Multivariate results showed that familial risk markers were generally most important for explaining physical DV victimization and perpetration whereas individual risk markers were more salient for explaining psychological DV victimization and perpetration. Findings highlight the contribution of both early/familial and individual risk markers for understanding psychological and physical DV victimization and perpetration among college students.

Psikolojik, Fiziksel ve Cinsel Flört Şiddetini Ölçmek: Beliren Yetişkinlerin Flört Şiddeti Yaşantıları

Bu araştırmada, önce, psikolojik, fiziksel ve cinsel flört şiddetini ölçmek için geliştirilen Çatışma Yöntemleri Ölçeği-Gözden Geçirilmiş (ÇYÖ-G) formunun yapı geçerliği test edilmiştir. Daha sonra, psikolojik, fiziksel ve cinsel flört şiddetine maruz bırakılma ve psikolojik, fiziksel ve cinsel flört şiddeti uygulama sıklıkları ve bu sıklıkların cinsiyete göre farklılaşıp farklılaşmadığı incelenmiştir. Araştırma verileri, süregelen bir flört ilişkisi olan ve yaşları 18 ile 25 arasında değişen (ort = 21.02) 378’i kadın (%51.6) toplam 733 beliren yetişkinden, ÇYÖ-G ve katılımcı bilgi formu kullanılarak toplanmıştır. Araştırma sonuçları, ÇYÖ-G’nin flört eden üniversite öğrencilerinin psikolojik, fiziksel ve cinsel şiddete maruz bırakılma ve psikolojik, fiziksel ve cinsel şiddet uygulama yaşantılarını ölçmek için kullanılabilecek, yapı geçerliği yüksek bir ölçme aracı olduğunu göstermektedir. Sonuçlar, ayrıca, şiddet uygulama ve şiddete maruz bırakılma yaşantılarının yaygınlığını, cinsiyetin cinsel şiddet için bir risk faktörü olduğunu, bir şiddet türü uygulamanın ya da bir şiddet türüne maruz bırakılmanın diğer şiddet türlerini uygulama ve şiddet türlerine maruz bırakılma riskini arttırdığını ve flört şiddetinin partnerler arasında karşılıklı olduğunu ortaya koymaktadır. Araştırma bulguları, flört şiddetinin, üniversite öğrencilerinin flört ilişkilerinde önemli bir sorun olduğunu ve öğrencilerin flört şiddetine yönelik farkındalıklarının arttırılarak flört şiddeti yaşantılarının azaltılmasına yönelik koruyucu ve önleyici çalışmalara ihtiyaç duyulduğunu göstermektedir.

Risk Markers for Male Perpetration of Sexual Assault on College Campuses: A Meta-Analysis

Sexual assault (SA) on college campuses remains a prominent public health issue. This meta-analysis focuses on identifying all potential risk markers for college male SA perpetration. Using standard search procedures, a total of 25 studies yielding 89 unique effect sizes were included in the study. Significant risk markers were related to hegemonic masculinity (e.g., peer approval of SA, rape myth acceptance, sexist beliefs, hostility towards women), other forms of dating violence perpetration (e.g., physical and psychological dating violence perpetration), and the college party culture (e.g., binge drinking, alcohol and substance use, frequency of hook-ups). Psychological dating violence victimization, athletic team membership, race/ethnicity, relationship status, and religiosity were not significant risk markers for SA perpetration. Findings support potential benefits of SA prevention efforts prioritizing peer education/student leaders modeling SA disapproval, challenging hegemonic masculinity, healthy relationship and sexual education, as well as alcohol and substance use awareness.

Verbal Arguments That Precede Dating Violence Perpetration: A Qualitative Analysis.

Verbal arguments often precede physical dating violence perpetration, and research is needed to better understand the content and evolution of arguments in dating relationships in order to develop more targeted dating violence prevention programming. This multisite project qualitatively investigated the content of verbal arguments preceding physical dating violence perpetration reported by 30 undergraduate students. Participants completed a semi-structured interview inquiring about events preceding participants' most recent dating violence episode. Interviews were analyzed using a thematic analysis approach. Verbal arguments often preceded participants' most recent episode of physical dating violence perpetration, with a wide range of argument topics reported, including jealousy, partner noncompliance, and substance use. Findings highlight the need for research to better understand the context of verbal arguments that precipitate dating violence perpetration.

Prevalence and factors related to dating violence victimization and perpetration among a representative sample of adolescents and young adults in Haiti

BackgroundStudies examining both victimization and perpetration of dating violence among both women and men are virtually non-existent in Haiti. This study aimed to document the prevalence and factors associated with victimization and perpetration of dating violence (DV) among adolescents and young adults aged 15–24 years in Haiti. Participants and settingA total of 3586 participants (47.6% women; mean age = 19.37; SD = 2.71) were sampled in the 10 geographical departments according to residence areas (urban/rural), age group (15–19/20–24 years old), and gender (men/women). MethodParticipants completed questionnaires assessing DV victimization and perpetration, witnessing interparental violence, parental violence, violence acceptance, social desirability, and self-esteem. ResultsOverall, 1538 participants (56% women) were in a romantic relationship in the past year. Results showed that men were more likely to experience both psychological (49.4% of women and 57% of men, X2 = 8.17, p = .004), and physical violence (11.1% of women and 18.8% of men, X2 = 8.13, p = .004). There were marginally significant differences for sexual violence between gender for adolescents aged 15 to 19 (26.5% of girls and 20.5% of boys, X2 = 3.25, p = .07), and not for young adults (21.8% of women and 24.0% of men, X2 = 0.49, p = .48). No significant difference was observed for any forms of DV perpetration. DV perpetration was positively associated with victimization (b = 0.5, p = .002), however victimization was not associated with perpetration. Results also showed different associations between violence perpetration and victimization, gender, social desirability, acceptance of violence, parental violence, and witnessing interparental violence. ConclusionsThis study highlights avenues for prevention and intervention that must begin at an early age, engage teachers, train peer-educators, promote healthy, non-violent and egalitarian romantic relationships.

The Impact of Parent-Child Closeness and Romantic Attachment on Dating Violence Perpetration in Adolescence.

Past research has demonstrated that romantic attachment insecurity is a risk factor for dating violence in adolescence. However, few studies to date have longitudinally examined whether earlier relational experience, such as perceived closeness with parents, may serve as an antecedent of this relationship. To examine longitudinal associations among youths' perceived closeness with parents, romantic attachment insecurity, and perpetration of dating violence in adolescence. Adolescents (N = 1016) were recruited from seven public high schools in south Texas and reported on their perceived closeness with parents, romantic attachment styles, and perpetration of physical and psychological dating violence at three assessments between 2010 and 2014. Data were analyzed using structural equation modeling. Adolescents' romantic attachment anxiety, but not attachment avoidance, significantly mediated the relationship between low perceived closeness with parents and the perpetration of physical and psychological dating violence in late adolescence. Multi-group analyses showed the mediation model only held for females but not males, and for Hispanic youth but not for Non-Hispanic White, African American, and youth of other races and ethnicities. Through its link to romantic attachment anxiety, perceived closeness with parents could play an important role in the perpetration of dating violence in adolescence, especially for girls and Hispanic youth. Findings suggest that dating violence interventions may benefit from targeting aspects of parent-child relationships.

Effects of DARSI Intervention Program on Adolescents’ Perceptions of Love, Tolerance toward Abuse and Dating Violence Perpetration

Teen dating violence is a serious problem and intervention programs aimed at reducing this violence and helping adolescents to develop healthier romantic relationships are needed. The objective of this study was to assess the effects of the DARSI program on the development of a more adequate perception of love, the reduction of tolerance toward abuse in romantic relationships, and the reduction of the perpetration of dating violence in adolescents. The sample consisted of 129 adolescents, aged 12 to 17 years (M = 14.05, SD = 1.08). A repeated measures (pre-test and post-test) quasi-experimental design with an intervention group and a control group was used to assess the effects of the program. The results showed significant decreases in unhealthy perceptions of love (linking love with control and dependence), tolerance toward abuse in romantic relationships, and dating violence perpetration in the intervention group. Healthier perceptions of love (linking love with respect and communication) were observed in the intervention group after the implementation of this program. These findings support the implementation in educational contexts of programs focused on the development of non-violent and healthy romantic relationships in adolescents.

Dating violence in adolescents in residential care: Frequency and associated factors

AbstractPrevalence of dating violence (DV) is increasing, so the detailed study of the related factors can help to intervene in it more specifically. This study had three goals: to analyse the frequency of DV; to explore the differences between the frequency of perpetration and victimization of DV and sexist attitudes, antisocial and criminal behaviours and personal adjustment and to identify predictor variables of the frequency of DV. The sample consisted of 271 adolescents in residential care (54.6% boys and 45.4% girls), aged between 12 and 17 years (M = 15.23, SD = 1.60). The results showed that 91.5% of the adolescents perpetrate violence and 88.6% are victimized in their dating relationships. Of them, 28% said they committed frequent violence and 27.3% suffered it frequently. Adolescents who frequently perpetrate or experience violence differ from those who do so occasionally in their personal adjustment, antisocial and criminal behaviours and sexist attitudes. The predictors of the violence perpetration were age, hostile paternalistic sexism and antisocial behaviours. The predictors of victimization were sex, age, hostile paternalistic sexism and self‐esteem. The results of this study could be useful for the prevention and intervention in DV in the area of residential care.