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First and Later Dating Experiences and Dating Violence among High School Students
Sigita Lesinskienė1, Natalja Istomina2, Greta Stonkutė3
1Clinic of Psychiatry, Institute of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Vilnius University, 01513 Vilnius, Lithuania.
Summary
This study surveyed 377 Lithuanian adolescents on early dating experiences, revealing insights into romantic involvement, attitudes, and negative encounters. Findings inform public health and prevention programs for youth dating habits.
Area of Science:
- Sociology
- Adolescent Psychology
- Public Health
Background:
- Early romantic involvement significantly shapes adolescent development.
- Understanding dating habits is crucial for youth well-being and safety.
- Cultural and psychosocial factors influence adolescent dating experiences.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the complex aspects of first-time and later romantic involvement among adolescents.
- To explore attitudes, dating habits, and experiences, including negative ones like sexual harassment.
- To provide current data on cultural and psychosocial dimensions of high school dating in Lithuania.
Main Methods:
- A questionnaire-based study was conducted with 377 adolescents (median age 17).
- Data were collected from six high schools in two Lithuanian cities.
- The study focused on first-time and later dating experiences and circumstances.
Main Results:
- The study provides current data on the cultural and psychosocial aspects of high school dating in Lithuania.
- It highlights adolescent attitudes, dating habits, and experiences, including negative encounters.
- Results offer insights into late adolescents' romantic involvement and its surrounding circumstances.
Conclusions:
- Findings contribute valuable data for understanding contemporary youth dating habits and experiences.
- The research can inform the development of preventative programs addressing negative dating experiences and sexual harassment.
- Results facilitate public health specialists, educators, and doctors in monitoring trends and enabling cross-cultural comparisons.
Keywords:
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