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

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.

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Adolescent cyber dating abuse victimization and its associations with substance use, and sexual behaviors

Public Health ◽

10.1016/j.puhe.2016.02.011 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 135 ◽

pp. 147-151 ◽

Cited By ~ 19

Author(s):

J. Van Ouytsel ◽

K. Ponnet ◽

M. Walrave ◽

J.R. Temple

Keyword(s):

Substance Use ◽

Sexual Behaviors ◽

Dating Abuse ◽

Cyber Dating Abuse

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

Health Education ◽

10.1108/he-01-2020-0006 ◽

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.

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

Journal of Youth and Adolescence ◽

10.1007/s10964-013-9922-8 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 42 (7) ◽

pp. 1063-1077 ◽

Cited By ~ 165

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

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

Journal of Social and Personal Relationships ◽

10.1177/0265407520907159 ◽

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).

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

Journal of Interpersonal Violence ◽

10.1177/0886260520927505 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 088626052092750 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

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.

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Gambaran Pengetahuan Remaja mengenai Perilaku Cyber Dating Abuse

Jurnal Ilmiah Bimbingan Konseling Undiksha ◽

10.23887/jjbk.v12i1.33238 ◽

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

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A Systematic Review of Dating Violence Risk Factors Among Undergraduate College Students

Trauma Violence & Abuse ◽

10.1177/1524838018782207 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 21 (3) ◽

pp. 567-585 ◽

Cited By ~ 8

Author(s):

Alicia Duval ◽

Beth A. Lanning ◽

Megan S. Patterson

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

College Students ◽

Dating Violence ◽

Sexual Behaviors ◽

Health Concern ◽

Individual Risk ◽

Special Focus ◽

Social Risk ◽

Family Risk Factors ◽

Measurement Scales

College students are a vulnerable population for dating violence (DV) because of the social environment in which they live and interact with other students. Campus climate surveys are considered best practice for gathering information about the severity and cause of college DV; however, there are still unanswered questions as to why DV remains an alarming public health concern among college students. The aim of this systematic literature review was to examine DV risk factors specific to college students with a special focus on methodological factors and gaps in the literature. Databases EBSCO, Scopus, PsycINFO, MEDLINE, ERIC, and PubMed were searched for articles published between 2006 and 2016, resulting in 23 articles that met inclusion criteria for this review. Very few studies were conducted at private universities ( n = 4). Most researchers used descriptive cross-sectional surveys ( n = 22), while only one utilized a mixed-methods approach. Measurement scales used to collect DV rates were similar across studies, yet the definition of DV was inconsistent. Types and severity of DV varied across studies, but overall, females were more likely to perpetrate and/or experience DV than males. Individual risk factors (e.g., substance use, risky sexual behaviors) were identified more often than family risk factors (e.g., intergenerational violence) and peer and social risk factors (e.g., Greek-life or athletic team membership, relationship type). A better understanding of new college relationships is critical to identify modifiable risk factors for DV. Recommendations for future practice and research are also discussed.

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

Information Technology and People ◽

10.1108/itp-11-2018-0535 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽

Cited By ~ 1

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.

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