Expected Outcomes of Dating Violence: Perspectives From Female Perpetrators

Partner Abuse ◽  
2011 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 404-426 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrew M. Sherrill ◽  
Nicole Wyngarden ◽  
Kathryn M. Bell
Keyword(s):  
Dating Violence ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Physical Aggression ◽  
Physical Space ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Dating Aggression ◽  
Violence Perpetration ◽  
Expected Outcome ◽  
History Of ◽  
Expected Outcomes

Despite recent growth in female dating violence perpetration research, little is known about college women’s expected outcomes of physical aggression perpetration in a dating relationship. Furthermore, no known studies have investigated women’s expected outcomes of dating aggression within the context of a specific dating violence episode or examined the extent to which expected outcomes are consistent or inconsistent with actual dating aggression outcomes. The purpose of this study is to qualitatively investigate the range of dating violence expected and actual outcomes reported by college women with a recent history of physical dating violence perpetration. Twenty female undergraduate students completed individual contextually based interviews regarding their expected and actual outcomes of physical dating aggression perpetration surrounding their most recent dating violence episode. Interviews were analyzed using a theoretical thematic analysis approach. Nine main expected outcome themes reflecting a range of both rewarding and punitive consequences were identified, including no expectations—just reacted, nothing would happen, escape or end aversive interaction with partner, modify partner attention, increase partner compliance, increase physical space. facilitate communication, alter emotional state, and partner retaliation. Interestingly, use of physical aggression to stop or blunt partner’s physical aggression was not an expected outcome reported by any of the participants. Findings indicate that participants’ expected outcomes were often consistent with the actual outcomes of dating aggression. However, a subset of participants also reported actual outcomes inconsistent with expectations and many reported additional unanticipated outcomes. Study limitations, clinical implications, and directions for future research are discussed.

An Initial Investigation of the Relation Between Mindfulness and Female-Perpetrated Dating Violence

Partner Abuse ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 3-20 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ryan C. Shorey ◽  
Emily E. Larson ◽  
Tara L. Cornelius
Keyword(s):  
Dating Violence ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Protective Factor ◽  
Preliminary Evidence ◽  
Female College Students ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Present Moment ◽  
History Of ◽  
Acting With Awareness ◽  
Mindfulness Facets

Dating violence is a prevalent problem among female college students. Several researchers have called for a continued investigation of risk and protective factors for aggression that can be modified through prevention programming. Mindfulness, the ability to be aware and open to the present moment in a nonjudgmental manner (Kabat-Zinn, 1994), may be one such protective factor. However, we are unaware of research that has examined whether individuals higher in mindfulness report less dating violence perpetration. This study investigated this question within a sample of female undergraduate students (N = 379). Findings demonstrated that several facets of mindfulness, particularly describing, acting with awareness, and nonreactivity, were associated with less psychological or physical aggression perpetration in the previous year. Moreover, several mindfulness facets were able to differentiate individuals with a history of perpetration relative to individuals without a history of perpetration. These findings provide preliminary evidence that mindfulness may play an important role in dating violence. Directions for future research on the relation between mindfulness and dating violence are discussed.

STIMULANT MEDICATION IS ASSOCIATED WITH ENHANCING, RATHER THAN UNDERMINING, PERCEPTIONS OF THE TRUE ACADEMIC SELF

2020 ◽  
Vol 39 (7) ◽  
pp. 592-616
Author(s):  
David R. Pillow ◽  
Meghan A. Crabtree ◽  
Willie J. Hale ◽  
Sally Kordab ◽  
Betsy Hoza
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Stimulant Medication ◽  
Positive Mood ◽  
Need Satisfaction ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Barriers To Success ◽  
Medication Usage ◽  
State Measure ◽  
History Of ◽  
Stimulant Medications

Introduction: Stimulant medication is effective in treating Attention Deficit Hyper-activity Disorder, and by removing barriers to success, may enhance perceptions of authenticity (i.e., feeling like one's true, core, autonomous self) among those receiving medication. In contrast, it is also possible that stimulant medications undermine perceptions of authenticity. Methods: To examine these two possibilities, 64 undergraduate students with a history of ADHD and medication usage wrote a narrative about a time when they felt either: least authentic while taking medication, most authentic while taking medication, least authentic while unmedicated, or most authentic while unmedicated. Participants then completed retrospective assessments concerning that experience. Results: Supporting the medication enhancement possibility, participants reported greater need satisfaction and more positive mood states when recalling states in which they were most like their true selves on medication than when off—especially when reporting on their academic selves. No differences were found on a state measure of prescriptive authenticity. Discussion: Results are discussed with respect to linkages to the literature on attributions and stimulant medications. Limitations and future research design possibilities are discussed as more research is needed regarding managing stimulant medication and authentic identities.

Toward a Comprehensive Model of Physical Dating Violence Perpetration and Victimization

2019 ◽  
Vol 34 (4) ◽  
pp. 661-677
Author(s):  
Brian Ermon Tussey ◽  
Kimberly A. Tyler
Keyword(s):  
Dating Violence ◽  
Social Learning Theory ◽  
Lower Risk ◽  
Risky Behaviors ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Comprehensive Model ◽  
Theoretical Perspectives ◽  
Situational Model ◽  
Violence Perpetration ◽  
Physical Dating Violence

Though physical dating violence is prevalent among college students, the literature remains disjointed due to the number of studies that are a theoretical. As such, we examine physical dating violence perpetration and victimization informed by three theories: the background-situational model of dating violence, social learning theory, and attachment theory. Results revealed that gender, child abuse, styles of attachment, and risky behaviors were associated with both perpetrating and being a victim of physical dating violence. Protective factors, including maternal relationship quality and religiosity, were associated with a lower risk of perpetrating dating violence. Analyses demonstrate that some elements of all three theoretical perspectives were associated with dating violence perpetration and victimization. Implications of the study findings on practice and future research are discussed.

Motivations for Self-Defensive Aggression in Dating Relationships

2010 ◽  
Vol 25 (5) ◽  
pp. 662-676 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ryan C. Shorey ◽  
Christine Meltzer ◽  
Tara L. Cornelius
Keyword(s):  
Dating Violence ◽  
Physical Aggression ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Female College Students ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Dating Relationships ◽  
Self Defense ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Males And Females ◽  
Report Measure

Previous research has suggested that the occurrence of dating violence is influenced by various motivations, including self-defense. While some data have suggested that females are more likely to use physical aggression in self-defense, assessment measures of self-defense have been limited in several notable ways, hindering efforts at fully understanding the myriad of reasons contributing to self-defensive aggression. The current study sought to examine motivations for physical aggression among male and female college students using a contextual self-report measure of self-defensive aggression designed specifically for the current study. Results showed that numerous motivations for physical aggression were endorsed by both males and females and, contrary to expectations, females were not more likely to use aggression in self-defense. Implications of these findings for future research and dating violence prevention programming are discussed.

scholarly journals The Impact of Parental and Peer Social Support on Dating Violence Perpetration and Victimization Among Female Adolescents: A Longitudinal Study

2014 ◽  
Vol 29 (2) ◽  
pp. 317-331 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tara N. Richards ◽  
Kathryn A. Branch ◽  
Katherine Ray
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Dating Violence ◽  
Parental Support ◽  
Negative Binomial ◽  
Negative Binomial Regression ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Adolescent Dating Violence ◽  
Violence Perpetration ◽  
Physical Dating Violence ◽  
The Impact

Little is known about the role social support may play in reducing the risk of adolescent dating violence perpetration and victimization. This study is a longitudinal analysis of the independent impact of social support from friends and parents on the risk of emotional and physical dating violence perpetration and victimization among a large sample of female youth (n = 346). Findings indicate that 22% of the sample indicated perpetrating physical dating violence against a partner, whereas almost 16% revealed being the victim of physical dating violence; 34% of the sample indicated perpetrating emotional dating violence against a partner, whereas almost 39% revealed being the victim of emotional dating violence. Negative binomial regression models indicated that increased levels of support from friends at Time 1 was associated with significantly less physical and emotional dating violence perpetration and emotional (but not physical) dating violence victimization at Time 2. Parental support was not significantly related to dating violence in any model. Implications for dating violence curriculum and future research are addressed.

A Short-Term Longitudinal Investigation of the Relationship Between Trait Mindfulness and Female-Perpetrated Dating Violence

2019 ◽  
pp. 088626051987926
Author(s):  
Calvin Hesse ◽  
Ryan C. Shorey ◽  
Meagan J. Brem ◽  
Gregory L. Stuart ◽  
Tara L. Cornelius
Keyword(s):  
Dating Violence ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Physical Violence ◽  
Psychological Aggression ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Trait Mindfulness ◽  
Dating Relationships ◽  
Major Health Problem ◽  
College Dating ◽  
The Relationship

Within the past several decades, dating violence has emerged as a major health problem, with rates of physical violence ranging from 20% to 30% and psychological aggression ranging from 60% to 90% in college dating relationships. Despite this, there have been few successful dating violence prevention programs developed. Thus, it is imperative that research can identify the relationship between potential protective factors, such as trait mindfulness, and dating violence perpetration. This study builds upon previous research on mindfulness and dating violence by investigating this question within a sample of female undergraduate students at two universities ( N = 381) over the course of one semester. Findings suggested that the nonjudging aspect of mindfulness was associated with less perpetration of psychological and physical aggression approximately 3 months later. Furthermore, several facets of mindfulness were able to differentiate individuals who perpetrated aggression at Time 2 relative to individuals without a history of perpetration. These findings build on previous work in the field and suggest that mindfulness may play an important role in the manifestation of dating violence. Directions for future research on the relation between mindfulness and dating violence are discussed.

The Relationship Between Dating Violence and Bystander Behavior: An Initial Investigation

Partner Abuse ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 55-69 ◽  
Author(s):  
William C. Woods ◽  
Ryan C. Shorey ◽  
Catherine V. Strauss ◽  
Tara L. Cornelius ◽  
Theresa Rowland
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Assault ◽  
Dating Violence ◽  
Physical Violence ◽  
Preliminary Evidence ◽  
Psychological Aggression ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Bystander Behavior ◽  
History Of ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Bystander Behaviors

Preliminary research has demonstrated the utility of bystander interventions in reducing sexual assault (Coker et al., 2011; Moynihan & Banyard, 2008), and initial research has begun extending this type of intervention to dating violence broadly (i.e., physical and psychological aggression). However, there are many unexplored factors that may increase or decrease the likelihood that individuals will engage in bystander behavior. One such factor is previous experiences with dating violence and sexual assault. Thus, this study examined prior dating violence and sexual assault experiences and endorsement of bystander behaviors in a large sample of college students (N = 2,430). We hypothesized that individuals with a history of dating and sexual assault victimization would be more likely to report engaging in bystander behaviors relative to nonvictims. The relationship between prior dating violence perpetration on bystander behavior was also explored. Results demonstrated that individuals with physical and sexual, but not psychological, victimization histories reported more frequent bystander behavior. Furthermore, perpetrators of physical violence were more likely than nonperpetrators to report bystander behavior, particularly among females. Findings provide preliminary evidence that prior experiences with dating violence and sexual assault may impact bystander behavior. Implications and directions for future research are discussed.

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