Examining the effects of teen dating violence prevention programs: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Lee, Chelsey; Wong, Jennifer

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“…On both platforms, the search terms addressing country, prevalence/predictors, age, violence, and dating/relationship were used (see Table 1), applying the Boolean operators “AND” and “OR.” We decided against additional search on Google Scholar because this platform does not enable a combination of the search terms based on “AND” and “OR” operators, thus not allowing an estimation of identified studies (first step in the study selection process; see also Figure 1). For the selection of search terms related to the construct of TDV and the variables of interest, we screened previous reviews to compile a comprehensive list (Exner‐Cortens et al., 2016; Koker et al., 2014; Lee & Wong, 2020; Vagi et al., 2013). In terms of the country selection, we applied the broad political definition of Europe that consists of 51 independent states 1 .…”

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Prevalence of teen dating violence in Europe: A systematic review of studies since 2010

Tomaszewska

Schuster

2021

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Violence in adolescent relationships is a common problem with numerous negative short‐ and long‐term consequences. Because most of the evidence on teen dating violence (TDV) synthesized in reviews comes from North American studies, this review aimed to compile evidence on prevalence rates of TDV based on studies identified for Europe only. Specifically, we considered different forms of TDV victimization and perpetration, gender differences, and its measurement. A systematic literature search of the most popular databases Ebsco and PubMed yielded a total of N = 34 studies, with most of the studies identified for Spain, and only a few studies in other European countries. In sum, the results revealed a great variability in prevalence rates across and within the European countries, a common pattern of gender differences, and a wide range of applied measures, corresponding with the evidence from the North American studies. Implications for future research and policy were discussed.

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Prevalence of teen dating violence in Europe: A systematic review of studies since 2010

Tomaszewska

Schuster

2021

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“…122–123) confirmed that hegemonic masculinity, which promotes men’s domination over women, can be used in interventions aiming to change practices and beliefs of patriarchal social system and configuration of masculine ideals, and implemented at a social structural level, individual, and group levels to build gender equity and reduce gender-based violence against women. Moreover, several prevention programs have been developed to help at-risk youth and teens develop healthy relationships, prevent dating violence, and reduce aggressive behaviors ( Avery-Leaf et al, 1997 ; Wolfe et al, 2003 ; Lee and Wong, 2020 ). Three effective programs of EDV prevention are reported, namely the DARSI program, the Dat-e Adolescence program, and the Brief Intervention Based on an Incremental Theory of Personality (ITP) in the Prevention of Adolescent Dating Violence ( Galende et al, 2020 ).…”

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Evaluating Female Experiences of Electronic Dating Violence in Jordan: Motivations, Consequences, and Coping Strategies

Alsawalqa

2021

Front. Psychol.

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Gender stereotypes can influence electronic dating violence (EDV) because the victims’ experiences with abusers depict crucial social mechanisms concerning relational dependency and unequal power relations between men and women, making it difficult for women to resist, report, or escape cyber abuse. In the Arab context, cyber abuse in romantic relationships has not been sufficiently examined. This study investigated female experiences of EDV through a qualitative exploratory descriptive approach. Participants experienced several short- and long-term negative psychological and emotional behavioral responses. Our findings validate that EDV heightened the probability of intimate partner violence definitively via psychological, emotional, verbal, and physical abuse. Their resistance strategies differed according to the extent and nature of the abuse. None of the participants sought help from family due to fear of being killed or forced out of university, and realizing that they would continue to experience multiple forms of abuse. Rather, they either sought help from female professors at the university or paid the abuser to be left alone. Further, they engaged in protective behaviors to block their abusive partner’s access to them, consulted an Information Technology expert, and secretly requested assistance from the police. Preference for controlling and dominant roles, gaining monetary benefits, sexual exploitation, peer pressure, and revenge and anger due to abandonment were the leading motivations for abuse. Female students in their first year of university, those who lived in a disjointed family environment, or those who suffered abuse from their families were particularly susceptible to being victimized. Moreover, passwords shared with others or accounts left open on others’ devices also enabled EDV. Hence, universities must conduct awareness sessions, for female students, on how to manage emotions and safe communication on social media and build healthy friendships and relationships. Curricula, seminars, workshops, and courses in the Jordanian educational sector should include programs and interventions that challenge perceived gender norms. These results have significant practical and clinical implications that help understand EDV in a poorly understood context and provide the groundwork for further research on the EDV problem in Jordan, addressing a lacuna in the literature on violence against Jordanian women.

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“…In their meta-analytic review, Wincentak et al [12] analyzed a total of 101 studies that had been conducted with adolescents aged 13-18 years and reported an overall prevalence of physical dating violence perpetration of 20%. This violence can have serious negative consequences for adolescents [6,9,13,14]. Teen dating violence has been related to stress, anxiety, low life satisfaction, poor academic achievement, low self-esteem, and substance abuse in adolescent boys and girls [9,15,16].…”

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“…The lack of previous experience of adolescents in these relationships and poor abilities to express emotions may increase adolescents' involvement in rude and abrupt forms of courtship [27]. In addition, a large number of adolescents lack the knowledge and skills to properly address conflicts with their partner [13]. Many adolescents need to develop healthier and realistic perceptions of love and to improve their skills to handle their emotions and properly resolve interpersonal conflicts with their partner to enjoy healthy dating relationships [13].…”

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“…In addition, a large number of adolescents lack the knowledge and skills to properly address conflicts with their partner [13]. Many adolescents need to develop healthier and realistic perceptions of love and to improve their skills to handle their emotions and properly resolve interpersonal conflicts with their partner to enjoy healthy dating relationships [13].…”

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Effects of DARSI Intervention Program on Adolescents’ Perceptions of Love, Tolerance toward Abuse and Dating Violence Perpetration

2022

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Teen dating violence is a serious problem and intervention programs aimed at reducing this violence and helping adolescents to develop healthier romantic relationships are needed. The objective of this study was to assess the effects of the DARSI program on the development of a more adequate perception of love, the reduction of tolerance toward abuse in romantic relationships, and the reduction of the perpetration of dating violence in adolescents. The sample consisted of 129 adolescents, aged 12 to 17 years (M = 14.05, SD = 1.08). A repeated measures (pre-test and post-test) quasi-experimental design with an intervention group and a control group was used to assess the effects of the program. The results showed significant decreases in unhealthy perceptions of love (linking love with control and dependence), tolerance toward abuse in romantic relationships, and dating violence perpetration in the intervention group. Healthier perceptions of love (linking love with respect and communication) were observed in the intervention group after the implementation of this program. These findings support the implementation in educational contexts of programs focused on the development of non-violent and healthy romantic relationships in adolescents.

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Examining the effects of teen dating violence prevention programs: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Cited by 46 publications

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Prevalence of teen dating violence in Europe: A systematic review of studies since 2010

Prevalence of teen dating violence in Europe: A systematic review of studies since 2010

Evaluating Female Experiences of Electronic Dating Violence in Jordan: Motivations, Consequences, and Coping Strategies

Effects of DARSI Intervention Program on Adolescents’ Perceptions of Love, Tolerance toward Abuse and Dating Violence Perpetration

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