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Sexual Dating Violence, School-Based Violence, and Risky Behaviors Among U.S. High School Students
Ashley Khanhkham1, Ronald D Williams2, Jeff M Housman3
1Sanctuary Project, Austin, TX, USA.
Journal of Community Health
|March 22, 2020
Summary
Sexual dating violence among adolescents is linked to risky behaviors like bullying, alcohol use, and fighting. Further research is needed to understand the impact on quality of life and inform health education.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Adolescent Health
- Sociology
Background:
- Sexual dating violence is a significant public health issue affecting adolescents.
- Adolescent risky health behaviors encompass a range of detrimental activities.
- Understanding the interplay between violence and health behaviors is crucial for intervention.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the associations between school-based violence, risky health behaviors, and sexual dating violence victimization.
- To analyze data from U.S. high school students to identify correlations.
Main Methods:
- Utilized data from the 2017 Youth Behavior Risk Survey.
- Employed statistical analysis to determine significant correlations (p < .05).
Main Results:
- Found statistically significant correlations between sexual dating violence and sex, sexual identity, bullying, electronic bullying, alcohol use, and physical fighting.
- Victimization of sexual dating violence is associated with multiple co-occurring risky behaviors.
Conclusions:
- Sexual dating violence victimization is linked to a pattern of other risky health behaviors in adolescents.
- Further research is essential to assess the impact on quality of life and guide health education interventions for this vulnerable population.
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