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Adolescent and Young Adults' Event-Level Positive Relationship Feelings and Behaviors Associated With Intimate
Pamela A Matson1, J Dennis Fortenberry2, Jamie Perin1
1Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, USA.
Journal of Interpersonal Violence
|March 31, 2026
Summary
Emotional connectedness and safety protect against intimate partner violence (IPV) in teens. However, some pro-relationship behaviors may increase IPV risk, highlighting the need for relationship skills education.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Public Health
Background:
- Adolescent and young adult romantic relationships face unique challenges.
- Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a significant concern in these relationships.
- Understanding the interplay of emotional factors and behaviors is crucial for prevention.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine temporal associations between emotional connectedness, jealousy, pro-relationship behaviors, and IPV.
- To investigate how these factors influence each other in adolescent dating relationships.
- To identify protective and risk factors within these dynamics.
Main Methods:
- A 4-month daily Web-based survey was administered to 144 late adolescent females (aged 16-19) experiencing IPV.
- Data collected included emotional connectedness, emotional safety, jealousy, pro-relationship behaviors, sexual behavior, and IPV experiences.
- Random effects models were used to analyze temporal associations.
Main Results:
- Previous- and same-day emotional connectedness were associated with decreased odds of experienced IPV.
- Lower emotional safety predicted increased IPV experiences.
- Experiencing and using IPV were linked to feeling emotionally unsafe the next day.
- Feeling loved and appreciated were protective against IPV, while gifts, sex, and fun were associated with increased risk.
Conclusions:
- Emotional connectedness and safety are vital protective factors against IPV in adolescent relationships.
- Certain pro-relationship behaviors may inadvertently increase IPV risk, necessitating nuanced intervention.
- Developing targeted prevention strategies to equip youth with relationship navigation skills is essential.
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