In Search of Modifiable Risk and Protective Factors for Teen Dating Violence. (16th September 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Smith‐Darden, Joanne P.; Kernsmith, Poco D.; Reidy, Dennis E.; Cortina, Kai S.
• Is Part Of: Journal of research on adolescence. Volume 27:Number 2(2017)
• Page Start: 423
• Page End: 435
• Publication Date: 2016-09-16
• Subjects: Adolescence -- Periodicals; 155.5
• DOI: 10.1111/jora.12280
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1050-8392

Abstract

Abstract : The present research explores the additive and interactive effects of anger or hostility (A/H), acceptance of violence (AoV), and constructive conflict resolution strategies (CRS) on the perpetration of physical and sexual teen dating violence (TDV). Adolescents completed surveys assessing physical and sexual TDV perpetration, A/H, AoV, and positive CRS. While the findings require replication with longitudinal data, the results suggest that developing interventions to modify AoV and A/H may have the potential to prevent instances of TDV perpetration among both boys and girls. The results for CRS were mixed and necessitate further exploration. These cross‐sectional data provide insight into potentially fruitful areas of exploration for the development and tailoring of prevention strategies for teens at risk for physical and sexual TDV perpetration.