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Prevalence and predictors of adolescent dating violence.

Authors :
Symons PY
Groër MW
Kepler-Youngblood P
Slater V
Source :
Journal of child and adolescent psychiatric nursing : official publication of the Association of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Nurses, Inc [J Child Adolesc Psychiatr Nurs] 1994 Jul-Sep; Vol. 7 (3), pp. 14-23.
Publication Year :
1994

Abstract

This study of 561 rural North Carolina adolescents examined relationships among race, parental educational level, family structure, parental discipline, family violence exposure, and dating violence experiences. The sample was predominantly female (77%), with 40% black and 58% white. The subjects ranged in age from 15 to 20 years; 80% of the adolescents were 16-18. Dating violence experiences were assessed by a researcher-constructed instrument measuring warning signs of potential violence and actual violent experiences. The results suggested that recognition of abusive relationships is difficult, with many adolescents denying such a relationship but actually reporting numerous abusive events. Sixty percent had experienced violent acts during dating relationships; 24% reported extreme violence (episodes of rape, use of weapons). More than 20% of the adolescents reported family violence and 2.2% reported family sexual abuse. The study suggests new avenues for research in adolescent date violence, and for interventions with high risk groups.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1073-6077
Volume :
7
Issue :
3
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Journal of child and adolescent psychiatric nursing : official publication of the Association of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Nurses, Inc
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
7697310
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1744-6171.1994.tb00200.x