Correction to: Examining the effects of teen dating violence prevention programs: a systematic review and meta-analysis

To inform practitioners and researchers interested in the prevention of intimate partner violence (IPV) among adolescents, 9 principles of effective prevention programs (Nation et al., 2003) were described and examples of how these principles have been incorporated into existing teen dating violence prevention programs were provided. An investigation of current prevention practices for adolescent IPV resulted in one noteworthy program that has successfully incorporated all 9 principles of effective prevention programming—Safe Dates (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, National Registry of Evidence-based Programs and Practices [SAMHSA-NREPP], 2006). Although Safe Dates serves as a model teen dating violence prevention program, it may not be equally effective across contexts and diverse groups. Therefore, as researchers and practitioners continue to develop and refine programs to reduce adolescent IPV, the principles of effective prevention programs should serve as a guiding framework.

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A Meta-Analysis of Empirically Tested School-Based Dating Violence Prevention Programs

SAGE Open ◽

10.1177/2158244014535787 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 4 (2) ◽

pp. 215824401453578 ◽

Cited By ~ 8

Author(s):

Sarah R. Edwards ◽

Verlin B. Hinsz

Keyword(s):

Violence Prevention ◽

Dating Violence ◽

Meta Analysis ◽

Prevention Programs ◽

School Based ◽

Violence Prevention Programs

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The Effectiveness of College Dating Violence Prevention Programs: A Meta-Analysis

Trauma Violence & Abuse ◽

10.1177/15248380211036058 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 152483802110360

Author(s):

Jennifer S. Wong ◽

Jessica Bouchard ◽

Chelsey Lee

Keyword(s):

Violence Prevention ◽

Dating Violence ◽

Meta Analysis ◽

Prevention Programs ◽

Increased Risk ◽

College Dating ◽

Meta Analyses ◽

Program Components ◽

College Dating Violence ◽

Violence Prevention Programs

Due in part to their involvement with social activities on campus, college students experience an increased risk of dating violence. Recent legislation such as the Campus SaVE Act (which requires U.S. colleges to offer training on sexual assault, domestic violence, stalking, and sexual harassment to all incoming students) has contributed to the increase in prevention programming offered across postsecondary campuses, as well as subsequent research examining the effectiveness of these prevention efforts. The current study provides a systematic review and meta-analysis of college dating violence prevention programs. A systematic search of 28 databases and numerous gray literature sources identified an initial 14,540 articles of which 315 were deemed potentially eligible for inclusion. Studies were selected if they (1) evaluated a college dating prevention program/campaign, (2) reported one of five outcomes (knowledge, attitudes, or bystander efficacy, intentions, or behavior), (3) had a minimum sample size of 20 in the treatment group, (4) used a pre/post and/or comparison group design, and (5) were published in English or French between January 2000 and October 2020. We calculated 53 effect sizes from 31 studies and conducted separate meta-analyses on various categories of outcome measures. Findings suggest that college dating violence prevention programs are effective at increasing knowledge and attitudes toward dating violence, as well as bystander skills, but are not effective at increasing bystander behaviors. Findings from moderator analyses suggest that several program components influence the strength of treatment effects. Implications for improving the effectiveness of college dating violence prevention programs are discussed.

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Teen Dating Violence Help-Seeking Intentions and Behaviors Among Ethnically and Racially Diverse Youth: A Systematic Review

Trauma Violence & Abuse ◽

10.1177/1524838020985569 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 152483802098556

Author(s):

Diana M. Padilla-Medina ◽

Jessica R. Williams ◽

Kristen Ravi ◽

Bernadette Ombayo ◽

Beverly M. Black

Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Dating Violence ◽

Ethnic Differences ◽

Help Seeking ◽

Ethnically Diverse ◽

Teen Dating Violence ◽

Racial And Ethnic Differences ◽

And Behaviors ◽

Teen Dating ◽

Diverse Youth

Teen dating violence (TDV) affects millions of youth in the United States and globally each year. A systematic review was conducted to examine the help-seeking intentions and behaviors of youth between the ages of 12 and 19 based on racial and ethnic differences. Considering the high prevalence of TDV among racially and ethnically diverse youth, previous systematic reviews have recommended that future scholarship address help-seeking intentions and behaviors among racially and ethnically diverse youth. The methodologies and results of TDV and help-seeking studies published since 2000 were reviewed and analyzed. A systematic search of peer-reviewed journal articles published in English was conducted using an electronic search. The rigorous search identified 10 studies that addressed help-seeking intentions and behaviors and racial and ethnic differences in youth meeting eligibility requirements. The search yielded few studies, indicating a need to conduct future research in this area. The strength of the studies’ methodologies limited generalizability and external validity. The studies primarily addressed differences among African American and Latino youth. Youth relied on informal sources of support, with youth from both groups preferring to seek help from parents and friends. Mistrust, lack of closeness, and feelings of mistrust, shame, and embarrassment informed youths’ help-seeking intentions and behaviors. Racially and ethnically specific factors such as negative perceptions of father figures, familism, acculturation, and traditional gender role notions were identified as barriers to help-seeking. As part of appraising and synthesizing the evidence, recommendations for research, practice, and policy are presented.

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