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Purpose <p>Teen dating violence (TDV) is an underrecognized significant public health concern. Research is needed to understand where youth learn about or are exposed to information about TDV and the nature of youths’ knowledge. This study examines sources of information where youth passively learn about TDV, demographic differences in the incidence of TDV, and perceived changes in knowledge of TDV after attending a TDV prevention program.</p> Method <p>Data were extracted from a program evaluation of “<i>In Their Shoes</i>.” Knowledge and experiences of TDV were assessed after attending the program. Participants included 1,361 youth in grades 7th – 12th (49.1% female, 58.7% White).</p> Results <p>Findings were consistent with literature indicating inter-individual differences in TDV incidence, with females and older youth at higher risk. Youth reported receiving information about TDV primarily from parents and caretakers, and this effect was moderated by age, with older youth relying more on media (the internet, social media, TV) than younger youth.</p> Conclusions <p>The current study fills a gap in knowledge concerning where youth receive information on TDV. Findings highlight differential experiences of unhealthy relationships by gender, age, and race and help emphasize the need to address gender disparities and inclusivity in prevention efforts. Attending “<i>In Their Shoes</i>” was associated with increases in knowledge on recognizing patterns of unhealthy relationships, steps to take to remove oneself from an unhealthy relationship, and helping friends remove themselves from an unhealthy relationship. School-based randomized trials are needed.</p>

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Teen Dating Violence: Youths’ Knowledge and Experience of Unhealthy Relationships

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  • 发表日期：

    2025年3月1日

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  • Bethany H. McCurdy,
  • Maneesha Gammana Liyanage,
  • Rhonda Evans,
  • Jo Ann Lee,
  • Kate Goudy,
  • Janet N. Melby,
  • Heather L. Rouse,
  • Carl F. Weems

摘要

Purpose

Teen dating violence (TDV) is an underrecognized significant public health concern. Research is needed to understand where youth learn about or are exposed to information about TDV and the nature of youths’ knowledge. This study examines sources of information where youth passively learn about TDV, demographic differences in the incidence of TDV, and perceived changes in knowledge of TDV after attending a TDV prevention program.

Method

Data were extracted from a program evaluation of “In Their Shoes.” Knowledge and experiences of TDV were assessed after attending the program. Participants included 1,361 youth in grades 7th – 12th (49.1% female, 58.7% White).

Results

Findings were consistent with literature indicating inter-individual differences in TDV incidence, with females and older youth at higher risk. Youth reported receiving information about TDV primarily from parents and caretakers, and this effect was moderated by age, with older youth relying more on media (the internet, social media, TV) than younger youth.

Conclusions

The current study fills a gap in knowledge concerning where youth receive information on TDV. Findings highlight differential experiences of unhealthy relationships by gender, age, and race and help emphasize the need to address gender disparities and inclusivity in prevention efforts. Attending “In Their Shoes” was associated with increases in knowledge on recognizing patterns of unhealthy relationships, steps to take to remove oneself from an unhealthy relationship, and helping friends remove themselves from an unhealthy relationship. School-based randomized trials are needed.