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Diana M Padilla-Medina1, Jessica R Williams1, Kristen Ravi1
1School of Social Work, University of Texas at Arlington, TX, USA.
Trauma, Violence & Abuse
|January 20, 2021
Summary
Teen dating violence (TDV) help-seeking behaviors vary by race and ethnicity. Youth often turn to parents and friends, but mistrust and cultural factors create barriers, highlighting the need for more research.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Sociology
- Psychology
Background:
- Teen dating violence (TDV) is a significant issue affecting millions of youth globally.
- Previous research indicates a need to explore TDV help-seeking among diverse racial and ethnic youth populations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically review help-seeking intentions and behaviors of adolescents (12-19 years) concerning TDV, focusing on racial and ethnic differences.
- To identify barriers and facilitators influencing TDV help-seeking among diverse youth.
Main Methods:
- A systematic search of peer-reviewed journal articles published since 2000 was conducted.
- Ten eligible studies examining TDV help-seeking and racial/ethnic differences in youth were identified and analyzed.
- Methodological strengths and limitations of the included studies were assessed.
Main Results:
- Few studies addressed racial and ethnic differences in TDV help-seeking, indicating a research gap.
- African American and Latino youth primarily sought informal support from parents and friends.
- Mistrust, shame, embarrassment, and culturally specific factors (familism, acculturation, gender roles) acted as barriers.
Conclusions:
- There is a critical need for more research on TDV help-seeking behaviors across diverse racial and ethnic youth groups.
- Informal support systems are preferred, but barriers must be addressed in interventions.
- Recommendations for future research, practice, and policy are provided to improve support for TDV-affected youth.
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