Related Experiment Videos
Factors Determining Attitudes and Behaviors of University Students towards Dating Violence in Türkiye
Burcu Ecem Uğuz1, Burak Aykın2, Gülçin Yapıcı3
1Public Health Specialist, İdil District Health Directorate, Şırnak Provincial Health Directorate, Şırnak, Türkiye.
Background:
Dating violence is a significant public health concern with detrimental effects on the mental and physical health of young adults. Understanding its prevalence and related factors is key to prevention.
Objectives:
To assess university students' experiences, attitudes, and behaviors regarding dating violence and associated factors.
Materials And Methods:
A cross-sectional study was conducted with 1,008 students selected via stratified sampling. Data were collected using a questionnaire, the dating violence scale, and the cyber dating abuse scale.
Results:
Dating violence prevalence was 37.1%. Alcohol and substance use, exposed to violence in the family, having friends exposed to violence and increased in age were increased exposure to dating violence. The participants generally did not support dating violence. Gender, age, use of addictive substances, and exposure to violence in the family or at school were effective on dating violence attitudes.
Conclusion:
One-third of students experienced dating violence. Preventive education addressing family and school violence is recommended.
Related Concept Videos
Bullying
Cross-Sectional Research
Factors Influencing Attraction II: Physical Attraction
Surveys
Close Relationships and Culture
Conduct Disorder