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Interpersonal Violence Victimization Among High School Students - Youth Risk Behavior Survey, United States, 2019
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Summary
Adolescent interpersonal violence, including dating violence and bullying, affects many U.S. high school students. Female, LGBTQ+, and unsure-of-identity students report higher victimization rates, highlighting key populations for prevention efforts.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Adolescent Health
- Sociology
Background:
- Adolescent interpersonal violence is a significant public health issue and adverse childhood experience.
- Violence victimization encompasses dating violence, sexual violence, and bullying among youth.
- Understanding prevalence and at-risk groups is crucial for targeted prevention strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the prevalence of dating violence, sexual violence, and bullying victimization among U.S. high school students.
- To identify demographic disparities in violence victimization based on sex, race/ethnicity, and sexual identity.
- To explore the frequency of reported violence and composite measures of dating violence and bullying.
Main Methods:
- Utilized 2019 Youth Risk Behavior Survey data.
- Analyzed prevalence of physical dating violence, sexual dating violence, sexual violence by anyone, school property bullying, and electronic bullying.
- Examined victimization by student demographics and explored frequency of violence.
Main Results:
- Prevalence estimates: 8.2% physical dating violence, 8.2% sexual dating violence, 10.8% sexual violence by anyone, 19.5% school bullying, 15.7% electronic bullying.
- Approximately 1 in 8 students experienced dating violence; 1 in 4 experienced bullying.
- Female, lesbian, gay, bisexual, and unsure-of-identity students reported highest victimization rates across most categories.
Conclusions:
- Findings highlight significant prevalence of interpersonal violence victimization among U.S. high school students.
- Specific demographic groups, including females and LGBTQ+ students, face disproportionately higher risks.
- Results inform public health professionals in developing targeted school and community-based prevention programs for youth.
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