scholarly journals When Sexting Crosses the Line: Educator Responsibilities in the Support of Prosocial Adolescent Behavior and the Prevention of Violence

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (9) ◽  
pp. 150
Author(s):  
Melinda Lemke ◽  
Katelyn Rogers
Keyword(s):  
New York ◽  
Dating Violence ◽  
Research Policy ◽  
New York State ◽  
Teen Dating Violence ◽  
Adolescent Behavior ◽  
The United States ◽  
Research Literature ◽  
Policy And Practice ◽  
Teen Dating

This article presents findings from a systematic literature review that examined various forms of adolescent sexting, and as relevant to educator responsibilities in the support of prosocial behavior and teen dating violence (TDV) prevention within the United States. Proceeding in three parts, part one documents study methodology and offers an overview of adolescent sexting. This section also discusses tensions between sexting as adolescent empowerment and as a form of dating violence. This is followed by a deeper examination of how adolescent sexting is connected to other forms of sexual violence documented to disproportionately affect heterosexual females. Though laws on sexting are minimal, part three discusses U.S. federal and Supreme Court guidance having particular significance for this issue. This section also presents the case of New York State (NYS) to consider the connection between localized policies and schooling practices. Concerned with sexting as a form of consensual adolescent behavior, this article concludes with considerations for educational research, policy, and practice. This article contributes to established research literature weighing the prosocial aspects of sexting against those factors that contribute to and make it difficult to leave a violent relationship. Though empirical research was limited, it also highlights existent research on sexting as relevant to underserved and marginalized adolescent subgroups.

Risk Markers for Physical Teen Dating Violence Victimization in the United States: A Meta-Analysis

2020 ◽  
Vol 49 (3) ◽  
pp. 575-589 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chelsea M. Spencer ◽  
Kristin M. Anders ◽  
Michelle L. Toews ◽  
Sarah K. Emanuels
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Dating Violence ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Teen Dating Violence ◽  
The United States ◽  
Risk Markers ◽  
Violence Victimization ◽  
Teen Dating

A Cross-National Comparison of Risk Factors for Teen Dating Violence in Mexico and the United States

2017 ◽  
Vol 47 (3) ◽  
pp. 547-559 ◽  
Author(s):  
Samantha Ludin ◽  
Jessika H. Bottiani ◽  
Katrina Debnam ◽  
Mercedes Gabriela Orozco Solis ◽  
Catherine P. Bradshaw
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Dating Violence ◽  
Teen Dating Violence ◽  
The United States ◽  
National Comparison ◽  
Teen Dating ◽  
Cross National

A Pilot Study of a Teen Dating Violence Prevention Program With Karen Refugees

2018 ◽  
Vol 25 (7) ◽  
pp. 792-816 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kristen E. Ravi ◽  
Beverly M. Black ◽  
Diane B. Mitschke ◽  
Katelyn Pearson
Keyword(s):  
Dating Violence ◽  
Prevention Program ◽  
Teen Dating Violence ◽  
The United States ◽  
Ethnic Minority Youth ◽  
Refugee Youth ◽  
Attitudes Toward Violence ◽  
Teen Dating ◽  
Violence Prevention Program ◽  
The Impact

While teen dating violence (TDV) prevention programs generally report changes in participants’ attitudes and mixed findings about changes in behavior, little is known about the impact of TDV programs on ethnic minority youth. This study examined the effectiveness of Safe Dates, an evidence-based TDV prevention program, in educating 21 resettled Karen refugee youth from Burma. Findings indicated changes in attitudes toward violence occurred from pretest to follow-up. Years living in the United States was significantly related to pretest and posttest attitudes. More research about TDV is needed among Karen youth with attention given to the role of acculturation on TDV attitudes.

Risk Markers for Physical Teen Dating Violence Perpetration: A Meta-Analysis

2019 ◽  
pp. 152483801987570 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chelsea M. Spencer ◽  
Michelle L. Toews ◽  
Kristin M. Anders ◽  
Sarah K. Emanuels
Keyword(s):  
Dating Violence ◽  
Sexual Behaviors ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Teen Dating Violence ◽  
The United States ◽  
Risk Marker ◽  
Risk Markers ◽  
Unique Effect ◽  
Teen Dating ◽  
Male Perpetration

Teen dating violence (TDV) is a common problem among adolescents and has been linked to various negative outcomes. This study used Dutton’s nested ecological theory to examine risk markers for physical TDV perpetration and examine whether there are significant differences in the strength of risk markers between male and female adolescents. This meta-analysis included 37 studies yielding 126 unique effect sizes for risk markers for physical TDV perpetration in samples from the United States. In the microsystem level, a total of 14 risk markers were examined and in the ontogenetic level, 12 risk markers were examined. Our results revealed that, in the microsystem, physical TDV victimization was the strongest risk marker for physical TDV perpetration. On the ontogenetic level, externalizing behaviors, approval of violence, risky sexual behaviors, alcohol use, depression, and delinquency were the strongest risk markers for TDV perpetration. Conflict resolution skills and responsibility were protective markers against TDV perpetration. When comparing the strength of risk markers between males and females, we found that undifferentiated TDV perpetration and depression were significantly stronger risk markers for female perpetration than male perpetration. We also found that exhibiting controlling behaviors was a significantly stronger risk marker for male TDV perpetration than female TDV perpetration. These findings highlight the importance of the microsystem, specifically the dating relationship itself, when identifying adolescents at risk for TDV perpetration.

Gender Differences in the Victim–Offender Relationship for On- and Offline Youth Violence

2019 ◽  
pp. 088626051986435 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel C. Semenza
Keyword(s):  
Gender Differences ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Peer Relationships ◽  
Dating Violence ◽  
Youth Violence ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Teen Dating Violence ◽  
The United States ◽  
School Students ◽  
Teen Dating

Youth violence affects millions of young people in the United States every day, and violent victimization has significant consequences for mental and physical health, academic performance, and long-term well-being. Forms of youth violence such bullying and teen dating violence (TDV) are often studied separately from one another with disjointed attention paid to on- and offline aggression. Furthermore, gender differences in the victim/offender overlap for these diverse forms of aggression have been understudied. This is notable given research demonstrating that boys and girls engage in diverse forms of aggression as a result of different gendered socialization processes. This study uses a sample of 5,647 middle and high school students in three states to assess gender differences in the victim–offender relationship across on- and offline modalities of bullying and TDV. Descriptive results show significant gender differences for bullying and dating violence victimization and perpetration experiences. Multivariate regression models indicate that the victim–offender relationship varies by the type of aggression and modality in question. Furthermore, gender significantly interacts with certain forms of dating violence and bullying victimization to influence the risk of perpetration. The results underscore the importance of youth violence prevention strategies that account for gender differences across the spectrum of on- and offline peer relationships.

Superwoman, Racial Identity, and Teen Dating Violence Victimization among Young Black Women

2021 ◽  
pp. 088626052110219
Author(s):  
Katrina J. Debnam ◽  
Adam J. Milam ◽  
Nadine Finigan-Carr
Keyword(s):  
Racial Identity ◽  
Black Women ◽  
Dating Violence ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Teen Dating Violence ◽  
The United States ◽  
Path Models ◽  
Teen Dating ◽  
Young Black Women ◽  
The Relationship

Young Black women consistently report the highest rates of teen dating violence (TDV) in the United States. They are also navigating a world in which they are facing historical marginalization and intersectional oppression. The Superwoman stereotypic role, in which Black women showcase strength and resist vulnerability, is often adapted in reaction to this normalized existence. Yet little research has examined how these constructs are related. In addition, research suggests that a positive racial identity may function as a psychological buffer against society’s negative view of Black Americans and reduce involvement in violence. The current study examined the relationship between endorsement of a Superwoman role and TDV victimization among young Black women. A total of 481 Black women, aged 18–19, completed online survey measures assessing their racial identity beliefs, endorsement of racial stereotypes, and TDV experiences. The results of the path models showed that endorsement of a Superwoman role was associated with increased TDV victimization. Results also showed that racial centrality was inversely associated with TDV; the more the young women felt that being Black was a central part of their identity, the less they reported victimization. Findings suggest a need for attention to stereotype development and racial identity in the development of healthy romantic relationships for Black youth.

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