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1. Experiences of Psychological and Physical Aggression in Adolescent Romantic Relationships: Links to Psychological Distress (EJ849403)
Author(s):
Jouriles, Ernest N.; Garrido, Edward; Rosenfield, David; McDonald, Renee
Source:
Child Abuse & Neglect: The International Journal, v33 n7 p451-460 Jul 2009
Pub Date:
2009-07-00
Pub Type(s):
Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Peer-Reviewed:
Yes
Descriptors: Aggression; Adolescents; Dating (Social); Psychology; Psychological Patterns; Intimacy; Emotional Response; Correlation; Symptoms (Individual Disorders); High School Students; Violence; Well Being
Abstract: Objective: This research examined links between adolescents' experiences of psychological and physical relationship aggression and their psychological distress. Experiences of psychological and physical aggression were expected to correlate positively with symptoms of psychological distress, but experiences of psychological aggression were expected to partially account for the association between experiences of physical aggression and psychological distress. In addition, psychological aggression was hypothesized to be perceived as more unpleasant and less playful than physical aggression. Method: Participants were 125 high school students. Relationship aggression was assessed over an 8-week period using two methods: (1) a retrospective method based on a single assessment at the end of the 8-week period, and (2) a cumulative method based on multiple assessments conducted during the 8-week period. Adolescents' appraisals of the aggression were also measured, as were their reports of symptoms of psychological distress. Results: Adolescents' experiences of psychological and physical relationship aggression correlated positively, but inconsistently, with their symptoms of psychological distress. In analyses considering both forms of aggression simultaneously, psychological aggression was related to adolescents' distress, but physical aggression was not. This finding emerged across both methods of assessing for relationship aggression. Psychological aggression was more likely than physical aggression to be rated as unpleasant, and less likely to be attributed to the partner "playing around." Conclusions: The study of adolescent relationship aggression will benefit by expanding the focus of aggression to include psychological aggression as well as physical aggression, and by examining adolescents' appraisals of the aggression they experience. Practice implications: The findings highlight the importance of a broad view of aggression in adolescent relationships. Psychological aggression appears to be at least as important to adolescent well-being as physical aggression in dating relationships. In addition, it may be useful to consider how adolescents' interpret the intent of the aggression that they experience. (Contains 3 tables.) Note:The following two links are not-applicable for text-based browsers or screen-reading software. Show Hide Full Abstract
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2. Acculturation and Violence in Minority Adolescents: A Review of the Empirical Literature (EJ844322)
Smokowski, Paul R.; David-Ferdon, Corinne; Stroupe, Nancy
Journal of Primary Prevention, v30 n3-4 p215-263 Jul 2009
Information Analyses; Journal Articles
Descriptors: Violence; Pacific Islanders; Prevention; American Indians; Acculturation; Suicide; Risk; Adolescents; Dating (Social); Victims of Crime; Adjustment (to Environment); Minority Groups; Mental Health; Interpersonal Relationship; Self Destructive Behavior; Hispanic Americans; Alaska Natives; Language Usage; Aggression
Abstract: Although seminal reviews have been published on acculturation and mental health in adults and adolescents, far less is known about how acculturation influences adolescent interpersonal and self-directed violence. This article aims to fill this gap by providing a comprehensive review of research linking acculturation and violence behavior for adolescents of three minority populations: Latino, Asian/Pacific Islander (A/PI), and American Indian/Alaskan Native (AI/AN). The preponderance of evidence from studies on Latino and A/PI youth indicate that higher levels of adolescent assimilation (i.e., measured by time in the United States, English language use, U.S. cultural involvement, or individualism scales) were a risk factor for youth violence. Ethnic group identity or culture-of-origin involvement appear to be cultural assets against youth violence with supporting evidence from studies on A/PI youth; however, more studies are needed on Latino and AI/AN youth. Although some evidence shows low acculturation or cultural marginality to be a risk factor for higher levels of fear, victimization, and being bullied, low acculturation also serves as a protective factor against dating violence victimization for Latino youth. An important emerging trend in both the Latino and, to a lesser extent, A/PI youth literature shows that the impact of acculturation processes on youth aggression and violence can be mediated by family dynamics. The literature on acculturation and self-directed violence is extremely limited and has conflicting results across the examined groups, with high acculturation being a risk factor for Latinos, low acculturation being a risk factor of A/PI youth, and acculturation-related variables being unrelated to suicidal behavior among AI/AN youth. Bicultural skills training as a youth violence and suicide prevention practice is discussed. Note:The following two links are not-applicable for text-based browsers or screen-reading software. Show Hide Full Abstract
3. Young Adolescents' Perceptions of Romantic Relationships and Sexual Activity (EJ865883)
Royer, Heather R.; Keller, Mary L.; Heidrich, Susan M.
Sex Education: Sexuality, Society and Learning, v9 n4 p395-408 Nov 2009
2009-11-00
Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
Descriptors: Interpersonal Attraction; Sexuality; Early Adolescents; Middle School Students; Dating (Social); Interpersonal Relationship; Sex Education; Questionnaires; Gender Differences; Contraception; Adolescent Attitudes; Individual Development; Individual Characteristics; Risk; Public Schools; Intimacy; Pregnancy
Abstract: The purpose of this article is to describe young adolescents' perceptions of romantic relationships, ratings of important romantic partner characteristics, and acceptability of sexual activity with romantic relationships. Fifty-seven eighth-grade participants (average age = 13.8 years) from one urban US public middle school completed an anonymous written questionnaire that contained three open-ended questions about romantic relationships, a measure of Important Characteristics in a Romantic Partner, and a measure of sexual behaviors--Approximations to Sexual Intercourse. Eighth-graders' descriptions of romantic relationships included dating and sexual activities. The most common reason for having a relationship was for personal growth and social enhancement. Personal qualities (e.g. honest, kind) were rated as the most important characteristic in a romantic partner. Male participants rated physical attractiveness of a romantic partner significantly higher than did females. Sexual intercourse with a condom was perceived as an acceptable activity within an eighth-grade romantic relationship by 39% of the participants. Males were significantly more likely to approve of activities that included intimate touching than were females. However, the approval ratings for the least risky sexual activities and the most risky sexual activity did not significantly differ by gender. Significant correlations between endorsing risky activities (partners that drink/smoke) and approval of sexual activities were identified among the female participants. In conclusion, young adolescents' descriptions of romantic relationships and sexual activity may be useful in developing more meaningful sexual educational programs to promote the sexual health among this population. (Contains 2 tables.) Note:The following two links are not-applicable for text-based browsers or screen-reading software. Show Hide Full Abstract
4. Parenting and Adolescents' Sexual Initiation (EJ860191)
Longmore, Monica A.; Eng, Abbey L.; Giordano, Peggy C.; Manning, Wendy D.
Journal of Marriage and Family, v71 n4 p969-982 Nov 2009
Descriptors: Learning Theories; Socialization; Social Control; Child Rearing; Adolescents; Sexuality; Parenting Styles; Social Theories; Dating (Social); Family Relationship; Interviews; Attitude Measures; Parent Attitudes; Predictor Variables; Intention
Abstract: This study draws on social control and social learning theories to examine the role of dating-specific attitudes and practices as predictors of adolescents' sexual initiation. We include attention to the adolescent's reaction to control attempts as a further means of assessing family dynamics (i.e., frequency of dating disagreements). The study uses longitudinal data from 697 adolescents who were not sexually active at the first interview as well as separate interviews with parents. In models that include all parenting variables, parental caring, parents' preferences that the child should delay sex, and the frequency of dating disagreements were significant predictors of initiation of teen sexual activity. Note:The following two links are not-applicable for text-based browsers or screen-reading software. Show Hide Full Abstract
5. The Developmental Significance of Adolescent Romantic Relationships: Parent and Peer Predictors of Engagement and Quality at Age 15 (EJ856215)
Roisman, Glenn I.; Booth-LaForce, Cathryn; Cauffman, Elizabeth; Spieker, Susan
Journal of Youth and Adolescence, v38 n10 p1294-1303 Nov 2009
Descriptors: Adolescents; Interpersonal Competence; Longitudinal Studies; Intimacy; Prediction; Parent Child Relationship; Peer Relationship; Mothers; Dating (Social)
Abstract: From a longitudinal sample (n = 957; 49.9% male; 77.3% White/non-Hispanic) of participants studied from infancy through age 15, adolescents' depth of engagement in, and quality of romantic relationships were predicted from early and contemporaneous parent-child interactive quality and peer social competence. High quality maternal parenting and peer experiences prior to and during adolescence tended to be negatively associated with the depth of engagement in this domain for the full sample, yet positively associated with the quality of adolescents' romantic relationships for the sub-set of individuals currently dating at age 15. Results reconcile contrasting views of the origins of romantic relationship engagement and quality and the positive versus negative developmental salience of romantic relationships in adolescence. Note:The following two links are not-applicable for text-based browsers or screen-reading software. Show Hide Full Abstract
6. Emotional and Behavioral Effects of Romantic Relationships in Chinese Adolescents (EJ856210)
Chen, Zhiyan; Guo, Fei; Yang, Xiaodong; Li, Xinying; Duan, Qing; Zhang, Jie; Ge, Xiaojia
Journal of Youth and Adolescence, v38 n10 p1282-1293 Nov 2009
Descriptors: Behavior Problems; Adolescents; Depression (Psychology); Secondary School Students; Intimacy; Foreign Countries; Symptoms (Individual Disorders); Gender Differences; Dating (Social); Age Differences; Emotional Response
Abstract: Adolescents' romantic relationships have been associated with higher levels of depression, although their links with externalizing behavioral problems remain unclear. The present study examined the impact of adolescent romantic relationships on depression and externalizing behaviors in a large sample of 10,509 Chinese secondary school students (ages 12-19, 54.5% female). The results showed that romantic involvement in adolescence, especially in early adolescence, was associated with more depressive symptoms and behavior problems. Breakups in romantic relationships were an important factor in producing the negative emotional and behavioral consequences. Romantically involved girls experienced higher levels of depressive symptoms, while romantically involved boys had higher levels of externalizing behaviors, compared to their non-dating peers. The results also indicated that the adverse impact was stronger for those involved in romantic relationships at younger ages. Note:The following two links are not-applicable for text-based browsers or screen-reading software. Show Hide Full Abstract
7. The Development of Four Types of Adolescent Dating Abuse and Selected Demographic Correlates (EJ851948)
Foshee, Vangie A.; Benefield, Thad; Suchindran, Chirayath; Ennett, Susan T.; Bauman, Karl E.; Karriker-Jaffe, Katherine J.; Reyes, Heathe Luz McNaughton; Mathias, Jasmine
Journal of Research on Adolescence, v19 n3 p380-400 Sep 2009
2009-09-00
Descriptors: Adolescents; Psychology; Family Structure; Control Groups; Family (Sociological Unit); Violence; Dating (Social); Correlation; Gender Differences; Minority Groups; Socioeconomic Status; Socioeconomic Influences; Family Influence; Comparative Analysis; Psychological Patterns; Aggression; One Parent Family; Educational Attainment; Parent Influence
Abstract: This study determined the shape of trajectories from ages 13 to 19 of 4 types of dating abuse perpetration and examined whether the demographic characteristics of sex, minority status, socioeconomic status, and family structure systematically explained variation in the trajectories. The data are from 5 waves of data collected from 973 adolescents participating in the control group of a randomized trial. The mean trajectory for psychological dating abuse was positive linear, but the mean trajectories were curvilinear for moderate physical, severe physical, and sexual dating abuse. At all ages, boys reported more severe physical and sexual dating abuse than girls, minorities reported more moderate and severe physical dating abuse than Whites, adolescents in single-parent households reported more psychological and severe physical dating abuse than those in 2-parent-households, and parental education was negatively associated with psychological and moderate physical dating abuse perpetration. The findings have implications for future research and for practice. Note:The following two links are not-applicable for text-based browsers or screen-reading software. Show Hide Full Abstract
8. Seeing the Partner: A Video Recall Study of Emotional Behavior in Same- and Mixed-Sex Late Adolescent Romantic Couples (EJ843882)
Darling, Nancy; Clarke, Sara A.
Journal of Youth and Adolescence, v38 n7 p1015-1026 Aug 2009
2009-08-00
Descriptors: Females; Adolescents; Young Adults; Affective Behavior; Males; Emotional Response; Dating (Social); Intimacy; College Students; Video Technology; Recall (Psychology); Gender Differences; Negative Attitudes; Empathy; Homosexuality
Abstract: Fifty-three college-aged same- and mixed-sex romantic couples (83% White, 63% female, mean age, 20.8) engaged in a video recall task in which they rated their own and their partners' behaviors and emotions. Females reported feeling more connected to partners and reported fewer negative behaviors than males. Females with male partners reported the highest feelings of connection and the fewest negative behaviors. Males with male partners reported the lowest connection and most negative behaviors. Behavioral mirroring and empathic accuracy did not vary by sex of the actor or of their partner. Partners' self-reported connection and negative behaviors were similar and they accurately perceived each others' average behavioral and emotional states. The data showed little evidence that partners' behaviors mirrored one another temporally across time segments, however. Results suggest that college-aged same and mixed-sex romantic couples show greater similarities than differences in functioning. Note:The following two links are not-applicable for text-based browsers or screen-reading software. Show Hide Full Abstract
9. Family Mediators of Acculturation and Adolescent Sexual Behavior among Latino Youth (EJ844325)
Guilamo-Ramos, Vincent; Bouris, Alida; Jaccard, James; Lesesne, Catherine A.; Gonzalez, Bernardo; Kalogerogiannis, Kosta
Journal of Primary Prevention, v30 n3-4 p395-419 Jul 2009
Descriptors: Prevention; Acculturation; Sexuality; Gender Differences; Hispanic Americans; Adolescents; Mothers; Intention; Correlation; Intimacy; Dating (Social); Parent Attitudes; Parent Influence; Cultural Influences
Abstract: The present study develops and evaluates a theoretical framework of mediators of the relationship between acculturation and adolescent sexual behavior. Four hundred Latino mother-adolescent dyads from the Bronx, New York were interviewed. The study explored the relationship between intentions to have sexual intercourse and explanatory variables such as adolescent romantic relationship status and partner preferences, maternal approval of dating, adolescent perceptions of maternal approval of dating, and maternal and adolescent levels of familismo and acculturation. Findings revealed complex dynamics between acculturation and adolescent sexual behavior. Protective and risk-inducing associations were observed, with important gender differences operating for boys and girls. Implications for the development of applied prevention programs are discussed. Note:The following two links are not-applicable for text-based browsers or screen-reading software. Show Hide Full Abstract
10. National Survey of Children's Exposure to Violence. Juvenile Justice Bulletin (ED506963)
Finkelhor, David; Turner, Heather; Ormrod, Richard; Hamby, Sherry; Kracke, Kristen
Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention
2009-10-00
Reports - Research
N/A
Descriptors: At Risk Persons; Family Violence; Incidence; Prevention; Victims of Crime; Child Welfare; Environmental Influences; Children; Adolescents; Crime; Peer Relationship; Sibling Relationship; Sexual Abuse; Family Environment; Educational Environment; Internet; Child Safety; Violence; Injuries; Child Abuse; Dating (Social)
Abstract: This Bulletin discusses the National Survey of Children's Exposure to Violence (NatSCEV), the most comprehensive nationwide survey of the incidence and prevalence of children's exposure to violence to date, sponsored by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) and supported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Conducted between January and May 2008, it measured the past-year and lifetime exposure to violence for children age 17 and younger across several major categories: conventional crime, child maltreatment, victimization by peers and siblings, sexual victimization, witnessing and indirect victimization (including exposure to community violence and family violence), school violence and threats, and Internet victimization. It describes how exposure to violence changes as children grow up, and the prevalence and incidence of multiple and cumulative exposures to violence. It also discusses the implications of the survey findings for policymakers, researchers, and practitioners who work with juvenile victims of violence. The findings confirm that for many children in the United States, violence is a frequent occurrence. Of the nationally representative sample of U.S. youth who participated in the study, more than 60 percent reported that they were victims of direct or indirect violence in the past year. Furthermore, nearly two-thirds of those participants were victimized more than once. Nearly one-half of the children surveyed reported that they were assaulted during the previous year, and more than 10 percent of them were injured as a result. More than one-fourth of the children witnessed another person being violently attacked. More than 10 percent of the children surveyed reported that they were indirectly exposed to violence. This study's findings confirm that more needs to be done at all levels of policy and practice to reach across disciplines to identify children at risk from exposure to violence and to coordinate the delivery of services to these children. (Contains 2 exhibits and 8 endnotes.) Note:The following two links are not-applicable for text-based browsers or screen-reading software. Show Hide Full Abstract
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