Dating violence and nursing student well-being

Area of Science:

• Psychology
• Public Health
• Sociology

Background:

• Dating relationship violence encompasses physical, psychological, and sexual abuse.
• Effective prevention and early intervention strategies are crucial for addressing dating violence.

Purpose of the Study:

• Identify socio-demographic factors influencing dating violence.
• Examine the impact of childhood victimization or witnessing violence on dating violence.
• Correlate dating violence with psychological well-being.

Main Methods:

• Quantitative, non-experimental, cross-sectional, descriptive correlational study.
• Utilized questionnaires and validated scales to collect data from 203 health science students.
• Employed convenience sampling for participant recruitment.

Main Results:

• Female students were predominantly represented. Mean age was 18.85 years.
• Gender and prior exposure to childhood violence (witnessing or victimization) were associated with dating violence and psychological well-being.
• Stalking and psychological violence were the most common forms; any violence correlated with reduced psychological well-being.

Conclusions:

• Findings underscore the necessity of integrating dating violence education into curricula.
• Promoting relationship and affective skills requires active methodologies and stakeholder engagement.
• Early intervention and prevention programs are vital for student well-being.