Related Experiment Video
Updated: May 22, 2026

The Resident-intruder Paradigm: A Standardized Test for Aggression, Violence and Social Stress
Published on: July 4, 2013
A qualitative examination of ethical and legal considerations regarding dating violence
April Sikes1, Cynthia Walley, Danica G Hays
1College of Education, Department of Counseling and Psychological Services, Georgia State University, P.O. Box 3980, Atlanta, GA 30302, USA. asikes@gsu.edu
Abstract:
Despite the increased attention to dating violence among adolescents and young adults, limited information is available on ethical and legal considerations specific to this population. Therefore, this qualitative study explores 21 trainees' and practitioners' conceptualization of ethical and legal issues pertaining to adolescent dating violence. Data are collected through focus groups included as part of an ethics and legal issues seminar. Six themes are identified to illustrate ethical and legal issues concerning dating violence: knowledge, client welfare, counseling interventions, informed consent and disclosure, barriers, and counselor reactions.
Related Concept Videos
Conduct Disorder
Bullying
Criticisms of the Evolutionary Perspective
Evolutionary psychology provides one explanation for these findings, suggesting...
Ethical Issues
Ethical Concerns in Healthcare:
Jealousy in Romantic Relationships
Couples Therapy
Core Principles and Techniques
Couples therapy often incorporates cognitive-behavioral principles to identify and modify negative...

