NCJ Number
232155
Journal
Journal of Aggression, Maltreatment and Trauma Volume: 19 Issue: 6 Dated: September 2010 Pages: 587-602
Date Published
September 2010
Length
16 pages
Annotation
This study investigated relational processes associated with adolescent dating violence, and examined the roles of rejection sensitivity (RS) and relational insecurity (RI) in predicting dating violence.
Abstract
The significant rates of dating violence among adolescents have prompted investigations into underlying relational processes that might increase the risk for perpetration and victimization. Two relational constructs that have potential significance for predicting adolescent dating violence are rejection sensitivity and relational insecurity. This study investigated the relationships among relational insecurity, rejection sensitivity, and dating violence perpetration and victimization in a sample of 176 adolescents. Results indicated that relational insecurity fully mediated the relationship between rejection sensitivity and dating violence perpetration, and that relational insecurity was directly related to dating violence victimization. Results suggest that adolescent dating violence prevention programs might need to address victimization and perpetration in different ways. Tables and references (Published Abstract)