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Courtship violence using couple data: characteristics and perceptions.

Andrea R Perry¹, Mary Ellen Fromuth

¹Department of Psychology, Middle Tennessee State University, 37132, USA.

Journal of Interpersonal Violence

|July 30, 2005

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Courtship violence is prevalent in dating couples, with definitions impacting prevalence rates. Utilizing both partners' perspectives is crucial for accurately understanding relationship violence.

Area of Science:

Psychology
Sociology
Criminology

Background:

Courtship violence is a significant issue in romantic relationships.
Previous research often relies on single-partner reports, potentially skewing findings.

Purpose of the Study:

To examine the prevalence and nature of physical and psychological violence in heterosexual dating couples.
To compare violence reports between male and female partners.
To assess the impact of within-couple agreement on reported violence rates.

Main Methods:

Surveyed 50 heterosexual dating couples (university students).
Utilized the Conflict Tactics Scales 2 (CTS2) for both partners.
Collected data on received and inflicted physical and psychological violence.

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Main Results:

Physical aggression prevalence varied significantly based on reporting agreement (60% without agreement, 28% with agreement).
Women reported higher rates of inflicting psychological aggression.
Women were more likely to report "playful" aggression towards their partners.

Conclusions:

Accurate assessment of courtship violence requires considering both partners' perspectives.
Discrepancies in reporting highlight the complexity of defining and measuring relationship violence.
Further research is needed to understand the nuances of violence within dating relationships.