1. Gender differences in the relationship between intimate partner violence victimization and the perception of dating situations among college students.
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Próspero M and Vohra-Gupta S
- Subjects
- Adult, Crime Victims psychology, Cross-Sectional Studies, Female, Focus Groups, Humans, Interpersonal Relations, Male, Psychometrics, Risk Assessment, Self Concept, Sex Factors, Social Perception, Spouse Abuse psychology, Surveys and Questionnaires, Courtship, Crime Victims statistics & numerical data, Sexual Partners psychology, Spouse Abuse statistics & numerical data, Students statistics & numerical data
- Abstract
Although the prevalence and severity of dating violence among college students is well known, the relationship between past victimization and perceptions of future dating situations has not been examined. Using both qualitative and quantitative research methods, this study investigated gender differences in the relationship between intimate partner violence victimization and the perceptions of dating situations. The study found that the more psychological, physical, or sexual violence that was experienced by females, the more likely they perceived dating situations as inappropriate. Males, on the other hand, were more likely to report aggressive behaviors in dating situations only if victimized by sexual violence. Implications for professionals working with college students or community prevention programs are discussed.
- Published
- 2007
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