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Self-Esteem, Social Problem Solving and Intimate Partner Violence Victimization in Emerging Adulthood
Chloé Cherrier1, Robert Courtois1, Emmanuel Rusch2
1EE 1901 QualiPsy, Department of Psychology, University of Tours, 37041 Tours, France.
Behavioral Sciences (Basel, Switzerland)
|April 27, 2023
Summary
Developing social problem-solving skills and self-esteem can reduce intimate partner violence (IPV) severity in emerging adults. Dysfunctional conflict resolution styles are linked to severe IPV, emphasizing the need for life skills interventions.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Public Health
Background:
- Emerging adulthood is a critical period for understanding intimate partner violence (IPV) victimization.
- While psychosocial vulnerability factors are studied, the role of life skills like social problem-solving (SPS) and self-esteem remains underexplored.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the associations between social problem-solving (SPS), self-esteem, and the types and severity of IPV victimization among emerging adults.
- To identify specific SPS styles and self-esteem levels related to different forms of IPV.
Main Methods:
- A French online survey collected data from 929 emerging adults (mean age 23.6, 84.6% women).
- Participants completed self-report questionnaires assessing SPS (orientations and styles), self-esteem, and IPV victimization (psychological, physical, sexual).
Main Results:
- Positive SPS skills and higher self-esteem correlated with lower IPV severity.
- Avoidant and impulsive/careless SPS styles were strongly associated with severe IPV forms.
- Lower self-esteem and rational SPS skills were linked to minor sexual violence; avoidant SPS styles were linked to minor psychological victimization.
Conclusions:
- Dysfunctional conflict resolution styles may contribute to IPV escalation.
- Interventions promoting life skills, including SPS and self-esteem, are crucial for IPV prevention in emerging adults.
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