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Trajectories of Dating Violence Victimization and Perpetration among Rural Adolescents
Natallia Sianko1, Deborah Kunkel2, Martie P Thompson3
1Department of Sociology, Anthropology & Criminal Justice, Clemson University, 321 Brackett Hall, Clemson, SC, 29634, USA. natalls@clemson.edu.
Journal of Youth and Adolescence
|October 10, 2019
Summary
Teen dating violence trajectories differ by gender and race. Victimization peaked for boys and White youth, while increasing for Black youth, with perpetration rising for all groups.
Area of Science:
- Sociology
- Developmental Psychology
- Criminology
Background:
- Dating violence during adolescence is a significant concern.
- Existing research on the developmental trajectories of dating violence, particularly among diverse rural populations, is limited and inconclusive.
- Understanding variations by gender and race/ethnicity is crucial for effective interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the developmental trajectories of dating victimization and perpetration among a diverse sample of rural adolescents over four years.
- To explore how gender and race/ethnicity influence these trajectories.
- To identify demographic differences in the progression of teen dating violence.
Main Methods:
- A diverse sample of 580 rural middle and high school students (52.7% female, 49% Black, 39% White, 11% Hispanic/other) were surveyed annually for four years.
- Cohort-sequential latent growth modeling was employed to analyze victimization and perpetration trends.
- Statistical analyses explored the impact of gender and ethnicity on these trends.
Main Results:
- Adolescent dating victimization trajectories varied significantly: boys' victimization peaked in 11th grade and declined, while girls' remained stable.
- White youth experienced peak victimization in grades 9-10 followed by a decline; Black youth showed a linear increase in victimization.
- Perpetration increased steadily for both males and females, with linear increases observed for White and Black youth but not Hispanic youth.
Conclusions:
- The developmental progression of teen dating violence is not uniform and is significantly influenced by demographic factors like gender and race/ethnicity.
- Findings highlight the need for tailored prevention and intervention strategies for rural youth, considering specific demographic risks.
- Further research is recommended to deepen understanding of teen dating violence dynamics in rural contexts.
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