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Technology-facilitated intimate partner violence (T-IPV), including social media surveillance (SMS) and cyber dating abuse (CDA), are increasingly common post-breakup experiences among college students. Although a large body of research has focused on identifying risk factors for both types of T-IPV, perpetrators of T-IPV may differ in their pattern of risk factors. Using the I3 model as a guiding framework, the current study sought to identify typologies of college students engaging in post-breakup SMS and CDA. Specifically, 710 college students’ responses on self-report measures were examined for similarities in known risk factors, namely attachment anxiety, impulse control difficulties, lack of emotion regulation strategies, intolerance of uncertainty, distress tolerance, and problematic alcohol use. Three distinct perpetrator profiles emerged with attachment anxiety, alcohol use, and intolerance of uncertainty presenting as distinguishing features. Problematic alcohol use was evident in the moderate and high levels of SMS and CDA perpetration profiles. Contrary to what was expected, there appeared to be little variability in emotional regulation and impulse control abilities across the three profiles such that individuals belonging to low and high perpetration profiles did not differ in the degree to which they were able to control their impulses or access emotion regulation strategies. Results highlight the potential importance of tailoring interventions, while reducing transdiagnostic risk factors, to account for the heterogeneity in risk factors among T-IPV perpetrators.

Section: Impelling Factorsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Heterogeneity in College Student’s Technology-Facilitated Intimate Partner Violence Perpetration Occurring Post-Breakup: A Latent Profile Analysis

McMillan

Schroeder

Langhinrichsen‐Rohling

2023

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“…It is also a time when many experience at least one intimate relationship break-up (Leadbeater et al, 2018; Rhoades et al, 2011). Relationship dissolution can be difficult to navigate; studies indicate higher rates of maladaptive coping, unwanted relationship pursuit, and dating abuse after break-ups among emerging adults (Dank et al, 2013; McMillan et al, 2022; Mahoney et al, 2022; Shorey et al, 2018). In recent years, the increasing popularity of social networking sites has led many of these “bad break-up behaviors” to shift to an online format [e.g., technology-facilitated intimate partner violence, or technology-related intimate partner violence (T-IPV; Ronzón-Tirado et al, 2021)].…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…While T-IPV definitions have been evolving (Vivian et al, 2004), cyber dating abuse (CDA) has been conceptualized as a distinct form of T-IPV that includes both surveillance behaviors and psychological abuse and is thought to be motivated by the desire to control or monitor a current or ex-intimate partner (Burke et al, 2011). Although CDA can occur during any point of a romantic relationship, the period following a romantic break-up may pose a particular risk (Langhinrichsen-Rohling et al, 2000; McMillan et al, 2022). Therefore, CDA perpetrated toward an ex-partner after a difficult break-up is the focus of the current study.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Although CDA is a public health concern that is increasingly common in college students (Mahoney et al, 2022; McMillan et al, 2022), predictors are relatively untested, especially among diverse student populations. Previous literature suggests that certain break-up characteristics may be critical in detecting risk for CDA perpetration (Langhinrichsen-Rohling et al, 2000).…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Bad Break-Up Behavior: Break-Up Characteristics, Emotional Dysregulation, and Alcohol Use as Risk Factors for Cyber Dating Abuse Among Sexual Orientation Diverse College Students

Schroeder,

McMillan,

Jules

et al. 2024

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Cyber dating abuse (CDA) is a growing public health concern among college students. CDA includes monitoring and abusive behaviors perpetrated toward an ex-partner via technology. Little is known about the predictors of CDA, particularly among sexual minority (SM) college students. Some theorized but relatively untested predictors include break-up characteristics, emotional regulation deficits, and alcohol use. The current study investigates what factors are associated with an increased risk for CDA toward an ex-partner (i.e., break-up characteristics, emotional dysregulation, and alcohol use) and the differences in associations with CDA between heterosexual and SM college students. Participants ( N = 661) self-reported their CDA perpetration following their worst romantic break-up. They also answered questions about the break-up, their emotional regulation skills, and their current alcohol use. While SM students ( n = 191) reported greater emotion regulation difficulties and alcohol use, they did not significantly differ from heterosexual participants ( n = 470) in their reported CDA perpetration post-break-up. Hierarchical regressions were conducted to determine the impact of break-up characteristics and individual factors on CDA perpetration. Break-up characteristics, emotional dysregulation, and alcohol use significantly predicted heterosexual participants’ CDA perpetration and accounted for 17% of the variance. Conversely, for SM students, only alcohol use was predictive of CDA, accounting for 5% of the variance. Although SM students report similar break-up experiences and levels of CDA as heterosexual students, additional, unmeasured factors may drive perpetration. However, given the generally high rates of alcohol use and CDA, and their robust association, interventions targeting alcohol reduction and healthy relationship dissolution strategies may be beneficial.

The Perils of the Unknown: Intolerance of Uncertainty and Intimate Partner Violence Across the First Four Pandemic Waves

Bell,

Holmberg,

Chapman

2024

Theory suggests that intolerance of uncertainty (IU), a tendency to perceive uncertain events as threatening, may serve as a potential risk factor for increased intimate partner violence (IPV) perpetration; however, few studies have investigated this association, and none have taken a longitudinal approach. We investigated the issue in two longitudinal online investigations (initial N = 282 and 1,118), with time periods ranging from just before the COVID-19 pandemic to the fourth pandemic wave, approximately 1.5 years later. IU was a significant predictor of IPV cross-sectionally, and in the short term longitudinally (i.e., over periods of weeks); however, it did not predict IPV over the longer term (i.e., over periods of months or years). In addition, our longitudinal design allowed assessment of IPV trends across pandemic waves. Physical IPV rates remained low and steady across time. Psychological IPV rates showed an increase in the early days of the pandemic, but then dropped and stabilized, albeit at a somewhat higher rate than pre-pandemic. Study 2 had ample representation of LGBTQ+ respondents and showed that the patterns and processes worked similarly for LGBTQ+ and non-LGBTQ+ individuals.