Relationship Context and Intimate Partner Violence From Adolescence to Young Adulthood

Marijuana use and physical dating violence among adolescents and emerging adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis

“…Narrative syntheses were conducted separately for PDV victimization and perpetration. Because of sex differences in the prevalence and nature of marijuana use and PDV (Rothman et al, 2010; Johnson et al, 2015b), we described sex-stratified measures of association if they were available, in addition to sex-pooled measures.…”

“…Although population-based estimates of PDV among emerging adults are harder to obtain, results from nationally-representative surveys and studies of college students suggest that the prevalence is also high (Berger et al, 2012; Smith et al, 2003; Black et al, 2011). Approximately 10%-40% of 18–21 year olds report PDV in a relationship (Johnson et al, 2015a; Johnson et al, 2015b; Halpern et al, 2009). …”

“…We focused on adolescents and emerging adults aged 11–21 because they have high levels of marijuana use, and because relationships among this population are distinct from relationships among those in older age groups. Specifically, younger couples are less likely to cohabitate, be married, and have children together, and their relationships tend to be shorter in duration and have lower levels of commitment and trust (Shorey et al, 2008, 2011; Johnson et al, 2015b). …”

Dating violence and physical health: A longitudinal lens on the significance of relationship dynamics and anti‐social lifestyle characteristics

“…Rates of dating violence (DV) peak during the young adult period (Johnson et al, , ); yet, research on IPV and health primarily has focused on samples of adult women in married and cohabiting relationships. Consequently, we know little about the effects of DV on younger individuals, including whether violence experienced in early dating relationships produces lasting effects on the physical well‐being of teens and young adults.…”

“…Consequently, we know little about the effects of DV on younger individuals, including whether violence experienced in early dating relationships produces lasting effects on the physical well‐being of teens and young adults. Additionally, although the adult literature emphasises the more severe consequences experienced by female victims (Carbone‐Lopez et al, ; Caldwell et al, ), research on younger populations suggests a high level of mutuality in violent relationships and considerable fluidity in the experience of violence both within and across relationships (Capaldi et al, ; Johnson et al, , ), underscoring the need for research to consider the implications of exposure to DV among young men and women.…”