Cyber dating abuse: Assessment, prevalence, and relationship with offline violence in young Chileans

2020 ◽  
Vol 37 (5) ◽  
pp. 1681-1699
Author(s):  
Laura Lara
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Dating Violence ◽  
Factor Model ◽  
Prevalence Data ◽  
Dating Abuse ◽  
Common Practices ◽  
Order Factor ◽  
Direct Aggression ◽  
Cyber Dating Abuse ◽  
Dating Behaviors

The aims of the present study were to (1) adapt and validate the Cyber Dating Abuse Questionnaire (CDAQ) for young Chileans and (2) provide data on the prevalence of cyber dating abuse in young Chileans. As a sample, 1,538 Chilean high school and university students (14–24 years old) participated in the study (59.8% females). Results showed that the CDAQ had an adequate fit with the original correlated four-factor model as well as with a second-order factor model that considered the four scales as primary factors of two secondary factors: victimization (control and aggression from the victimization perspective) and perpetration (control and aggression from the perpetrator’s perspective). Reliability analysis also showed that the questionnaire presented satisfactory values for internal consistency. Scores on the CDAQ were positively correlated with traditional forms of assessing dating violence, providing new evidences of validity. Prevalence data showed cyber dating behaviors are common practices among young Chileans, with around three quarters of that population reporting being victims or aggressors. Finally, prevalence of control (around 72% for both perspectives) was higher than direct aggression (34.4% for victimization and 27% for direct aggression).

The Rate of Cyber Dating Abuse Among Teens and How It Relates to Other Forms of Teen Dating Violence

2013 ◽  
Vol 42 (7) ◽  
pp. 1063-1077 ◽  
Author(s):  
Janine M. Zweig ◽  
Meredith Dank ◽  
Jennifer Yahner ◽  
Pamela Lachman
Keyword(s):  
Dating Violence ◽  
Teen Dating Violence ◽  
Dating Abuse ◽  
Cyber Dating Abuse ◽  
Teen Dating

Unraveling the Roles of Distrust, Suspicion of Infidelity, and Jealousy in Cyber Dating Abuse Perpetration: An Attachment Theory Perspective

2020 ◽  
pp. 088626052092750 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ezgi Toplu-Demirtaş ◽  
Nazli Busra Akcabozan-Kayabol ◽  
Aysegul Araci-Iyiaydin ◽  
Frank D. Fincham
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Attachment Theory ◽  
Emerging Adults ◽  
Dating Violence ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Anxious Attachment ◽  
Dating Abuse ◽  
Close Relationship ◽  
Potential Risk Factors ◽  
Cyber Dating Abuse

People who are anxiously attached, distrustful and jealous of their partners, and suspect infidelity are more likely to use psychological dating violence. Is this also true for cyber dating abuse perpetration (CDAP)? This study investigated the prevalence of and gender differences in self-reported CDAP and whether trust, anticipated partner infidelity, and jealousy serially mediated the association between anxious attachment and CDAP in a sample of Turkish college students. College students ( N = 390) completed the Cyber Dating Violence Inventory, Anxious Attachment subscale of the Experiences in Close Relationship Scale-Short Form, Dyadic Trust Scale, Cognitive Jealousy subscale of the Multidimensional Jealousy Scale, Partners’ Intentions Towards Infidelity Scale, and a Demographic Information Form. A total of 67% of the sample used at least one cyber abusive behavior with their partner over the last 6 months. A multiple serial mediation model indicated that greater anxious attachment was related to more dyadic distrust, the anticipation of partner infidelity, and jealousy, and, in turn, to the use of cyber dating abuse. Overall, results show that the prevalence of CDAP is high and that attachment theory offers a promising framework for identifying predictors of CDAP in emerging adults. These findings have implications for research, intervention, and prevention of CDAP by identifying potential risk factors for perpetrating cyber abuse.

scholarly journals Gambaran Pengetahuan Remaja mengenai Perilaku Cyber Dating Abuse

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yohanes Haryo Prabowo ◽  
Fitri Ariyanti Abidin ◽  
Wendyo Angganantyo ◽  
Anggi Mayangsari ◽  
Fatahya Fatahya
Keyword(s):  
Romantic Relationships ◽  
Dating Violence ◽  
Digital Technology ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Abusive Behavior ◽  
Dating Abuse ◽  
Measurement Tools ◽  
Controlling Behavior ◽  
Cyber Dating Abuse ◽  
And Control

Abstract: Technology has a lot of impact on the development of adolescent’s romantic relationships. Previously, dating violence could only have happened offline, now can be easily done online in many different forms. The adolescent can take the benefits of digital technology to abuse and control their partner. This kind of online abusive behavior towards a romantic partner is defined in terms of “cyber dating abuse”. The main purpose of this study is to describe adolescent’s knowledge and their awareness of cyber dating abuse behavior. This study involves 52 teenagers (36 girls and 16 boys) across different ages (12-18 years old). Measurement tools are derived from set of cyber dating abuse behavior lists in Cyber Dating Abuse Questionnaire (CDAQ). The collected data is further analyzed using descriptive statistics. The result shows that CDA behavior, especially controlling behavior with new technologies and social media, tend to be tolerated by teenagers and failed to see as dating violence toward their own partner. Another finding is teenager start showing high technology usage, that makes them more vulnerable to CDA. At the end of this discussion, we suggest that immediate educational intervention about CDA for adolescent and more thorough research into another psychological aspect and social competence that could correlates with CDA needs to be done in Indonesia.Indonesian Abstract: Teknologi memiliki banyak pengaruh pada perkembangan hubungan asmara remaja. Sebelumnya, kekerasan dalam pacaran hanya bisa terjadi secara offline, kini bisa dengan mudah dilakukan secara online dalam berbagai bentuk. Para remaja dapat memanfaatkan teknologi digital untuk menyalahgunakan dan mengontrol pasangannya. Perilaku kasar online semacam ini terhadap pasangan romantis didefinisikan dalam istilah "penyalahgunaan kencan maya". Tujuan utama dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mendeskripsikan pengetahuan remaja dan kesadarannya terhadap perilaku penyalahgunaan cyber dating. Penelitian ini melibatkan 52 remaja (36 perempuan dan 16 laki-laki) dengan berbagai usia (12-18 tahun). Alat pengukuran berasal dari kumpulan daftar perilaku penyalahgunaan kencan cyber di Cyber Dating Abuse Questionnaire (CDAQ). Data yang terkumpul dianalisis lebih lanjut dengan menggunakan statistik deskriptif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa perilaku CDA, terutama perilaku mengontrol dengan teknologi baru dan media sosial, cenderung dapat ditoleransi oleh remaja dan tidak dipandang sebagai kekerasan dalam pacaran terhadap pasangannya sendiri. Temuan lainnya adalah remaja mulai menunjukkan penggunaan teknologi tinggi, yang membuat mereka semakin rentan terhadap CDA. Di akhir pembahasan ini, kami menyarankan agar intervensi pendidikan segera tentang CDA untuk remaja dan penelitian yang lebih mendalam tentang aspek psikologis dan kompetensi sosial lainnya yang dapat berhubungan dengan CDA perlu dilakukan di Indonesia

Prevalence of teen dating violence and the associations with substance use and externalizing behaviors in Nicaraguan early adolescents

2020 ◽  
Vol 120 (2) ◽  
pp. 165-177
Author(s):  
Yu Lu ◽  
Youngju Shin ◽  
Vi D. Le ◽  
Jeff R. Temple ◽  
Jonathan Pettigrew
Keyword(s):  
Substance Use ◽  
Risk Behaviors ◽  
Dating Violence ◽  
Externalizing Behaviors ◽  
Teen Dating Violence ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Dating Abuse ◽  
Violence Perpetration ◽  
Cyber Dating Abuse ◽  
Teen Dating

PurposeDespite being a significant public health problem, teen dating violence and related risk behaviors are yet to be examined in Nicaragua. This study aims to examine the prevalence of in-person dating violence and cyber dating abuse and to test the associations between teen dating violence and substance use (i.e. alcohol, cigarette, marijuana and e-cigarette) as well as externalizing behaviors.Design/methodology/approachSurvey responses were collected from a school-based sample of 1,799 Nicaraguan early adolescents (average age = 13.04 years).FindingsThe prevalence was 41% for in-person dating violence victimization, 39% for in-person dating violence perpetration, 30% for cyber dating abuse victimization and 26% for cyber dating abuse perpetration. The majority (56%) of the adolescents reported engagement in externalizing behaviors, but substance use prevalence was relatively low, ranging from 1–9% depending on the substance type. Multivariate regression analyses suggest that in-person dating violence perpetration was positively associated with all types of substance use and externalizing behaviors, while victimization was only associated with externalizing behaviors.Originality/valueDespite the descriptive nature, the study is the first to examine the prevalence of teen dating violence and its relationships with other risk behaviors in Nicaraguan adolescents and have important health implications.

Subjective well-being among victimized university students: comparison between cyber dating abuse and bullying victimization.

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Beatriz Víllora ◽  
Santiago Yubero ◽  
Raul Navarro
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
University Students ◽  
Dating Violence ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Bullying Victimization ◽  
Subjective Well Being ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Dating Abuse ◽  
Cyber Dating Abuse

PurposePrevious research has documented a negative association between subjective well-being and different forms of victimization. The present study aims to examine differences in well-being among university student victims of cyber dating abuse and bullying after controlling for acceptance of dating violence.Design/methodologyThis a cross-sectional study involving 1,657 Spanish university students (62.1% females, 37.1% males) using a quantitative approach.FindingsThe multiple regression analysis results showed that the university students who reported low bullying victimization and low acceptance of dating violence also reported higher emotional, social and psychological well-being, although the association between bullying and well-being was weak. No relationship was found between cyber dating abuse victimization and the well-being dimensions examined (emotional, social and psychological). Indeed, the participants not involved in any form of abuse and the cyber dating abuse victims presented the highest level of emotional, social and psychological well-being compared to the bullying victims and the combined victims.Practical implicationsPrevention and intervention programs need to specifically address bullying and cyber dating abusive in university, with a special focus on normative beliefs about both types of victimization and offering different sources of support to overcome negative consequences on mental health.Originality/valueThis paper analyzes the subjective well-being correlates simultaneously in victims of cyber dating abuse and bullying among university students without assuming that every form of victimization has the same mental health outcomes.

scholarly journals Cyber-dating abuse in young adult couples: Relations with sexist attitudes and violence justification, smartphone usage and impulsivity

PLoS ONE ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (6) ◽  
pp. e0253180
Author(s):  
Rocío Linares ◽  
María Aranda ◽  
Marta García-Domingo ◽  
Teresa Amezcua ◽  
Virginia Fuentes ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Emotional States ◽  
Diverse Range ◽  
Dating Abuse ◽  
Sexist Attitudes ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Direct Aggression ◽  
Cyber Dating Abuse ◽  
And Control

Technologies have become important for interaction in couples. However, in some cases, controlling and aggressive behaviors can occur in the context of virtual interactions in couples; this is known as cyber-dating abuse (CDA). Identifying factors linked to CDA, as perpetrator and victim, are relevant for its prevention; therefore, more research is needed in this novel field of study. To contribute to the literature, our first goal was to analyze the associations among certain risk factors for CDA perpetration and victimization of, i.e., sexist attitudes and violence justification, problematic smartphone usage and impulsivity; sex and age were also considered. The second goal was to study whether there were differences in direct aggression and control, from the perpetrator and victim perspectives, with consideration of the above-mentioned risk factors. Third, differences in the diverse range of control behaviors and direct aggression between women and men were explored. To this end, 697 young adults (aged between 18 and 35 years; 548 women) completed self-report questionnaires that allowed assessment of the above-mentioned variables. The results showed that, among the wide range of CDA behaviors, indirect ones such as control behaviors were the most common. The highest level of control was strongly associated with the inability to manage behaviors under certain emotional states, especially negative ones, along with problematic smartphone usage. Sex differences were also observed: men displayed more sexist attitudes and violence justification, and perceived that they were more controlled by their partners. Regarding CDA behaviors, men and women showed differences in control (e.g. men considered themselves to be more controlled in terms of location and status updates), and direct aggression (e.g. men used more insults and humiliations than women). The results were discussed in terms of the importance of better understanding these risk factors to attenuate the increasing prevalence of CDA in relationships.

scholarly journals Cyber Dating Abuse: Investigating Digital Monitoring Behaviors Among Adolescents From a Social Learning Perspective

2017 ◽  
Vol 35 (23-24) ◽  
pp. 5157-5178 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joris Van Ouytsel ◽  
Koen Ponnet ◽  
Michel Walrave
Keyword(s):  
Social Learning ◽  
Social Norms ◽  
Dating Violence ◽  
Gender Stereotypes ◽  
Dating Abuse ◽  
Digital Monitoring ◽  
Cyber Dating Abuse ◽  
Perceived Social Norms ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Controlling Behaviors

Just as with other forms of abuse such as bullying, dating violence is no longer limited to physical spaces. Several forms of dating violence can also be perpetrated by means of technology. Few studies have used a theoretical perspective to investigate cyber dating abuse. This study addresses this gap in the literature by focusing on the perpetration of digital monitoring behaviors—a form of cyber dating abuse—from a social learning perspective. We investigate the extent to which perceived social norms about cyber dating abuse, witnessing controlling behaviors among parents, and endorsing gender stereotypes are linked with adolescents’ engagement in digital monitoring behaviors. The study draws on data from 466 secondary school students (71.0% girls, n = 331) aged between 16 and 22 years ( M = 17.99 years, SD = 0.92) in Flanders, Belgium, who were in a romantic relationship. Linear regression analysis indicates that being female, being older, the perceived social norms of peers, the endorsement of gender stereotypes, and having observed intrusive controlling behaviors by the father are significantly and positively related to adolescents’ perpetration of digital monitoring behaviors. The findings have implications for practice and underscore the need for prevention efforts to address and lower the influence of these perceived social norms. Further implications include the need for prevention efforts to focus on diminishing the impact of gender stereotypical attitudes and the influence of witnessing controlling behaviors within the family context on cyber dating abuse perpetration.

scholarly journals The Associations Between Substance Use, Sexual Behaviors, Bullying, Deviant Behaviors, Health, and Cyber Dating Abuse Perpetration

2016 ◽  
Vol 33 (2) ◽  
pp. 116-122 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joris Van Ouytsel ◽  
Elizabeth Torres ◽  
Hye Jeong Choi ◽  
Koen Ponnet ◽  
Michel Walrave ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Substance Use ◽  
School Violence ◽  
Dating Violence ◽  
Sexual Behaviors ◽  
Health Concern ◽  
Research Report ◽  
Deviant Behaviors ◽  
Dating Abuse ◽  
Adolescent Risk ◽  
Cyber Dating Abuse

Dating violence is an important public health concern and is considered to be a form of school violence. While digital technologies have enabled perpetrators of dating violence to target their victims online (cyber dating abuse), little is known about how this form of perpetration relates to specific adolescent risk behaviors. This brief research report focuses on the associations between substance use, sexual behaviors, deviant behaviors, self-reported health, and cyber dating abuse perpetration. Participants included 705 ethnically diverse adolescents ( n = 408; 57.9% female) in Southeast Texas. Having had sexual intercourse or using alcohol or drugs before having sex was significantly linked with cyber dating abuse perpetration, as was poor physical health, and substance use. Consistent with limited research, we found a link between cyber dating abuse and engagement in bullying behaviors. The discussion section includes suggestions for school nurse practice and further research.

The Roles of Dominance, Jealousy, and Violent Socialization in Chinese Dating Abuse

2016 ◽  
Vol 32 (8) ◽  
pp. 1209-1234 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chandra Y. Lasley ◽  
Jared Durtschi
Keyword(s):  
Dating Violence ◽  
Standard Errors ◽  
Physical Assault ◽  
Relationship Violence ◽  
Research Directions ◽  
Intergenerational Transmission Of Violence ◽  
Dating Abuse ◽  
History Of ◽  
Violent Socialization ◽  
Dating Behaviors

Attitude toward women and relationship violence in Chinese societies has been shaped by a history of Confucian patriarchy. Studies suggest that this patriarchal orientation continues to influence modern-day dating behaviors and rates of relationship violence. This study examined through the lens of the intergenerational transmission of violence theory the effects of dominance and jealousy on the likelihood of physical assault and how violent socialization moderates these effects. A maximum likelihood path analysis with robust standard errors was conducted for a total of 915 individuals from Beijing, Shanghai, and Taiwan who participated in the International Dating Violence Study from 2001 to 2006. Results revealed that dominance and violent socialization were significantly associated with assault victimization and perpetration. Violent socialization also significantly amplified the associations between dominance and both minor and severe assault victimization. Jealousy, however, was only associated with severe assault perpetration. Clinical implications and further research directions are discussed.

Challenging the Multidimensional Conception of Perceived Person-Environment Fit

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Julian M. Etzel ◽  
Gabriel Nagy
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
University Students ◽  
Educational Outcomes ◽  
Factor Model ◽  
Higher Order ◽  
Substantial Proportion ◽  
Unique Variance ◽  
First Order ◽  
Person Environment Fit ◽  
Order Factor

Abstract. In the current study, we examined the viability of a multidimensional conception of perceived person-environment (P-E) fit in higher education. We introduce an optimized 12-item measure that distinguishes between four content dimensions of perceived P-E fit: interest-contents (I-C) fit, needs-supplies (N-S) fit, demands-abilities (D-A) fit, and values-culture (V-C) fit. The central aim of our study was to examine whether the relationships between different P-E fit dimensions and educational outcomes can be accounted for by a higher-order factor that captures the shared features of the four fit dimensions. Relying on a large sample of university students in Germany, we found that students distinguish between the proposed fit dimensions. The respective first-order factors shared a substantial proportion of variance and conformed to a higher-order factor model. Using a newly developed factor extension procedure, we found that the relationships between the first-order factors and most outcomes were not fully accounted for by the higher-order factor. Rather, with the exception of V-C fit, all specific P-E fit factors that represent the first-order factors’ unique variance showed reliable and theoretically plausible relationships with different outcomes. These findings support the viability of a multidimensional conceptualization of P-E fit and the validity of our adapted instrument.

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