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Moderating Role of Gender on Attachment Insecurity and Dating Violence Among Youth
Naseem Ahmad1, Harpreet Bhatia1, Azmat Jahan2
1University of Delhi, Delhi, India.
Journal of Interpersonal Violence
|March 25, 2026
Summary
Childhood abuse links to future intimate partner violence. This study found gender moderates ambivalent attachment styles
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Public Health
Background:
- Childhood abuse is a risk factor for future intimate partner violence.
- Attachment styles influence relationship dynamics and violence.
- Limited research exists on attachment's role in dating violence among youth.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the link between attachment styles and dating violence in youth.
- To investigate the moderating role of gender in the attachment-dating violence relationship.
Main Methods:
- Predictive correlational research design.
- Online questionnaire-based study.
- Sample: 1,246 participants aged 18-22 years.
- Data analysis: Moderation analysis.
Main Results:
- Gender moderated the relationship between ambivalent attachment and dating violence, particularly for males.
- No significant gender moderation was found for secure or avoidant attachment styles.
- Findings partially supported the hypotheses.
Conclusions:
- Attachment security and insecurity play a crucial role in dating violence risk.
- Insights can inform prevention programs for dating and domestic violence.
- Understanding gender-specific attachment influences is key for intervention.
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