NCJ Number
236943
Journal
Aggression and Violent Behavior Volume: 16 Issue: 6 Dated: November/December 2011 Pages: 541-550
Date Published
December 2011
Length
10 pages
Annotation
This article reviews research on dating violence (perpetration and victimization) and substance use (alcohol and drugs).
Abstract
Dating violence is a serious and prevalent problem among college-aged dating couples. Although substance use has been shown to be associated with dating violence among college students in empirical studies, the use of substances as they relate to dating violence has yet to be systematically reviewed. The purpose of the present manuscript is to review research on dating violence (perpetration and victimization) and substance use (alcohol and drugs). First, theoretical explanations for the association between substances and dating violence are presented. Second, the literature on substance use and dating violence is reviewed. The literature suggests a consistent association between alcohol and dating violence perpetration and victimization, although the association between drug use and dating violence is less clear. Implications of this review for dating violence prevention programming and future research are discussed. (Published Abstract)