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Adolescent Risk for Intimate Partner Violence Perpetration.
Carolyn A Smith1, Sarah J Greenman, Terence P Thornberry
1School of Social Welfare, University at Albany, 135 Western Avenue, Albany, NY, 12222, USA, csmith@albany.edu.
Summary
Adolescent risk factors for intimate partner violence (IPV) include internalizing/externalizing behaviors and early relationships. Cumulative risks across developmental domains significantly increase perpetration risk for both genders.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Developmental Psychology
- Criminology
Background:
- Intimate partner violence (IPV) prevention is a critical public health objective.
- Understanding adolescent risk factors is essential for developing effective IPV prevention strategies.
- A developmental psychopathology framework guides the assessment of risk factors across the lifespan.
Purpose of the Study:
- To comprehensively assess adolescent risk factors for intimate partner violence (IPV).
- To inform the development of evidence-based prevention strategies for IPV.
- To examine risk factors for IPV perpetration in emerging adulthood and adulthood.
Main Methods:
- Utilized data from the Rochester Youth Development Study, a 20-year prospective study.
- Sample included 1000 participants with extensive measures of adolescent characteristics, contexts, and behaviors.
- Assessed self-reported partner violence perpetration using the Conflict Tactics Scale in emerging adulthood (20-22) and adulthood (29-30).
Main Results:
- Risk factors for IPV span multiple developmental domains and are similar for both genders.
- Internalizing and externalizing problem behaviors, and early intimate relationships are key risk factors.
- Cumulative risk across developmental domains significantly elevates the risk of IPV perpetration.
Conclusions:
- Prevention strategies should target high-risk groups with multiple developmental risks.
- Interventions should focus on preventing or mitigating identified risk factors for both genders.
- Addressing adolescent risk factors is crucial for reducing intimate partner violence.
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