Inducing jealousy and intimate partner violence among young adults

Abstract

Jealousy has been linked to a number of deleterious relationship outcomes; yet, few studies have explored the broader ways in which inducing jealousy affects intimate relationships. Using data on 892 young adults from the Toledo Adolescent Relationships Study, we examined correlates and consequences of intentionally inducing jealousy in intimate relationships. Results indicated that factors both unique and internal to the intimate dyad and those external to the intimate relationship were associated with jealousy-inducing behaviors. Dyadic factors included verbal conflict and partners’ infidelity and controlling behaviors, and external factors included childhood experiences of parent–child physical aggression. Jealousy induction was associated with experiences of partner violence after accounting for familial background, relationship, and sociodemographic factors. We discuss potential mechanisms linking these relationship dynamics and provide suggestions for future research.

Relationship Dynamics Associated With Dating Violence Among Adolescents and Young Adults: A Feminist Post-Structural Analysis

“…Adding to the complexity, research on IPV indicates that, during adolescence and young adulthood, relationship duration is generally positively related to IPV (Kaufman-Parks et al, 2019). This is another potentially important basic finding, as it suggests that overall attitudes such as men's adherence to traditional gender role ideologies does not completely account for the differential patterning of serious conflicts and IPV over the course of a relationship.…”

“…For example, results based on TARS have shown that infidelity of one partner is a significant correlate of infidelity of the other partner (Giordano et al, 2015). In addition, a recent analysis showed that if one partner engages in actions that fit under the rubric of jealousy induction (trying to make the other partner jealous), this is also significantly related to the odds that the other partner will engage in these forms of behavior (Kaufman-Parks et al, 2019). Importantly, Kaufman-Parks et al (2019) documented that the use of these jealousy induction strategies was significantly linked to self-reports of IPV.…”

“…In addition, a recent analysis showed that if one partner engages in actions that fit under the rubric of jealousy induction (trying to make the other partner jealous), this is also significantly related to the odds that the other partner will engage in these forms of behavior (Kaufman-Parks et al, 2019). Importantly, Kaufman-Parks et al (2019) documented that the use of these jealousy induction strategies was significantly linked to self-reports of IPV. Further, and of interest given our specific focus on gender, Kaufman-Parks et al (2019) also found that men were significantly more likely to report engaging in these kinds of behaviors.…”

“…Importantly, Kaufman-Parks et al (2019) documented that the use of these jealousy induction strategies was significantly linked to self-reports of IPV. Further, and of interest given our specific focus on gender, Kaufman-Parks et al (2019) also found that men were significantly more likely to report engaging in these kinds of behaviors. This pattern fits well with the other TARS results in providing additional context for understanding women’s negative reactions to these and other partner behaviors and lifestyle choices.…”

Abuso digital nas relações amorosas: um estudo das representações sociais com universitários brasileiros

“…Por atravessar diferentes épocas da história do ser humano, algumas manifestações de ciúmes podem ser consideradas familiares, percebidas como opositoras da apatia; valorizadas socialmente; ou ainda, tratadas como sinônimo de amor, não obstante, podem mascarar ações abusivas (Almeida & Lourenço, 2011;Baroncelli, 2011;Wright, 2017). Acerca disso, uma evidência bastante recorrente empiricamente é a de que o ciúme pode se apresentar como um importante gatilho para atos violentos dentro dos relacionamentos amorosos; ou ainda, a sua manifestação pode vim acompanhada de ameaças, agressões físicas e verbais (Daspe, Vaillancourt-Morel, Lussier, & Sabourin, 2018;Kaufman-Parks, Longmore, Giordano, & Manning, 2018;Wright, 2017).…”