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Dating Violence and Mental Health in Emerging Adulthood
M Pilar Matud1, D Estefanía Hernández-Lorenzo1, Demelsa Fortes1
1Department of Clinical Psychology, Psychobiology and Methodology, Universidad de La Laguna, 38200 San Cristobal de La Laguna, Spain.
Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland)
|December 22, 2023
Summary
Dating violence affects emerging adults, with men reporting more victimization and perpetration. Traditional gender roles correlate with increased dating violence, impacting mental health and life satisfaction.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Public Health
Background:
- Dating violence is a significant social and health issue.
- Understanding its dynamics in emerging adulthood is crucial.
- Factors like gender, relationship status, and gender roles influence its prevalence.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze gender and partner status in dating violence victimization and perpetration.
- To examine the link between dating violence and mental health.
- To investigate the role of traditional gender attitudes and trait internalization.
Main Methods:
- A study involving 930 Spanish emerging adults.
- Utilized six self-report questionnaires and scales.
- Assessed dating violence, mental health, and gender role attitudes.
Main Results:
- Men reported higher psychological/physical victimization and physical perpetration.
- Individuals without a partner experienced more psychological/sexual violence.
- Victimization linked to poorer mental health, life satisfaction, and self-esteem in specific groups.
- Dating violence perpetration predicted victimization, and vice versa.
- Traditional gender roles predicted higher violence, except for women without partners.
Conclusions:
- Dating violence is complex, influenced by gender, relationship status, and traditional gender roles.
- Reciprocal victimization and perpetration are key features.
- Interventions should consider these factors to mitigate dating violence and its mental health consequences.
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