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A Moderator Model of Alcohol Use and Dating Aggression among Young Adults
Charlene Collibee1, Wyndol Furman2
1Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, USA. Charlene.Collibee@gmail.com.
Journal of Youth and Adolescence
|September 7, 2017
Summary
Alcohol use and relationship risks significantly increase dating aggression. These factors interact, highlighting their importance for prevention and intervention strategies targeting young adults.
Area of Science:
- Public health
- Psychology
- Sociology
Background:
- Dating aggression is a significant public health issue.
- Alcohol use is a risk factor but not the sole cause of dating aggression.
- Understanding when and for whom alcohol increases risk is crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the interplay between alcohol use and relationship risk factors in dating aggression.
- To test a theoretical moderator model examining these associations.
- To identify specific contexts where alcohol use elevates dating aggression risk.
Main Methods:
- Intensive longitudinal design with six data waves over 6 months.
- Involved 120 participants (60 females, mean age 22.44).
- Assessed alcohol use, relationship risk, and dating aggression involvement.
Main Results:
- Both alcohol use and relationship risk were independently linked to increased dating aggression.
- Significant interactions were found between alcohol use and relationship risk.
- These interactions predicted subsequent dating aggression involvement, supporting the moderator model.
Conclusions:
- Findings emphasize the combined importance of alcohol use and relationship context in dating aggression.
- Results support the development of targeted intervention and prevention programs.
- Highlights the need to consider individual and situational factors in addressing dating aggression.
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