Mediating Role of Intimate Partner Violence Between Emotional Dependence and Addictive Behaviours in Adolescents

Abstract

ObjectiveIntimate partner violence (IPV) has been related to emotional dependence and addictive disorders. This study aims to provide a global approach to analyse the relationship between these variables and to determine the factors underlying permanence in violent relationships.MethodsIt is a non-experimental, cross-sectional correlational design study. Participants had to have at least one dating relationship for at least 1 month to complete the questionnaire, which included the following instruments: emotional dependence scale (DEN), scale of violence in dating relationships (VREP) and impulse control disorders scale (MULTICAGE CAD 4).ResultsThe sample consisted of 1.533 adolescents, 53.9% were male (n = 826) and 46.1% female (n = 707), between 14 and 18 years. Emotional dependence correlated significantly with received violence (r = 0.37, p < 0.001). Compulsive spending is strongly associated with emotional dependence (r = 0.21, p < 0.001), whereas sex addiction is associated with received violence to a greater extent (r = 0.18, p < 0.001). Received violence mediates on emotional dependence and addictions.ConclusionIPV is a risk factor for the perpetuation of addictive behaviours. It is advisable to promote affective education for developing resilience and adequate coping.

Dating Violence and Emotional Dependence in University Students

“…Although ED is more frequent in women, research [ 42 , 48 , 49 , 50 ] also evidences that this phenomenon affects both genders, suggesting that there can be differences in the way it is experimented and in the consequences on dating relationships.…”

“…However, other studies [ 48 , 49 , 50 , 51 ] have indicated that men can also manifest high levels of dependence in their relationships, although the dynamics and manifestation of this dependence may differ. Arbinaga et al [ 48 ] found a significant link between DE and DaV among adolescents.…”

“…Macias et al [ 49 ] revealed that ED and received violence are related to addictive behaviours. Older participants reported higher levels of received violence, with 18-year-olds scoring the highest.…”

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