Partner Violence during Adolescence and Young Adulthood: Individual and Relationship Level Risk Factors
Publication Date
4-20-2016
Document Type
Article
Organizational Units
College of Arts Humanities and Social Sciences, Psychology
Keywords
Romantic relationships, Partner violence, Risk factors
Abstract
Violence within romantic relationships is a significant public health concern. Previous research largely explores partner violence at one or two time points, and often examines a limited set of risk factors. The present study explored both individual and relationship-level risk factors and their associations with physical victimization and perpetration across more than 10 years using a community sample of 200 participants (50 % female; M age Wave 1 = 15.8). Additionally, we explored the effects of previous partner violence on the likelihood of future partner violence. Survival analysis indicated that externalizing symptoms and negative interactions (e.g., relationship conflict) were associated with both perpetration and victimization. Reporting an experience of partner violence did not significantly alter an individual’s risk of future partner violence. Overall, men were significantly more likely to report victimization; perpetration rates did not vary by gender. The results highlight the importance of examining multiple levels of risk.
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Recommended Citation
Novak, J., & Furman, W. (2016). Partner Violence During Adolescence and Young Adulthood: Individual and Relationship Level Risk Factors. Journal of Youth and Adolescence, 45(9), 1849-1861. DOI: 10.1007/s10964-016-0484-4.