Violence or its precipitators: Which is more likely to be identified as a dating problem?∗
- 1 October 1990
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in Deviant Behavior
- Vol. 11 (4) , 319-329
- https://doi.org/10.1080/01639625.1990.9967856
Abstract
Persons who have perpetrated and/or been victims of courtship violence may not label this activity as violence. However, jealousy, verbal fighting, and problems regarding sexual access are commonly identified as precipitators of violence, and may be considered risk markers. This study of dating problems ("discontents” and “dilemmas") in samples of high school and college students reveals very low rates of voluntary mention of violent activity in dating, but much higher rates of voluntary mention of its precipitators. Implications for counselors, teachers, and others concerned with identifying and/or preventing courtship violence are offered.Keywords
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