Safeguarding Teenage Intimate Partner Relationships (STIR): Connecting online and offline contexts and risks - Incidence, nature and impact of online and offline forms of intimate partner violence in young people's relationships: Findings from the first E

Barter, Christine; Stanley, Nicky; Wood, Marsha; Aghtaie, Nadia; Larkins, Cath; Överlien, Carolina; Hellevik, Per Moum; Luca, Noemi de; Cappellow, Gianna; Lesta, Stalo; Pavlou, Susana; Shahbazyan, Luisa; Apostolov, Georgi

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“…In line with previous literature, controlling behaviours were the most common form of DRV for both genders. 41 Although an older sample was used in the current research, 31% of females in the current research reported their partner had told them who they could see or where they could go, compared to 30% reported by Barter et al 7 Contrary to existing literature which has identified gender differences in rates of DRV 5,6 males’ DRV victimization was similar to females’. The high prevalence of DRV, especially controlling behaviours, may relate to the high prevalence of smartphone use among this population.…”

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“…4 Cross-sectional studies in the USA and UK indicate that DRV victimization is typically higher among young women than men. 5,6 In England, a recent survey of 14–17 year olds found 66–75% of young women reported DRV victimization, compared to 32–50% of young men. 5,7 In a cross-sectional UK study of almost 1500 13–16 year olds, 25% of females reported that a partner had pushed, slapped, hit or held them down on one or more occasions, and 11% of females had been punched, strangled beaten up or hit with an object one or more times.…”

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“…21 In England, 32% of 14–15 year olds males and 44% of females reported sending a sexual image or text message. 5 Sending sexually explicit images has been associated with early sexual behaviour, multiple sexual partners, non-contraception use 24 and taking alcohol or drugs before sex (girls only). 25 A recent study of five European countries identified a significant association between sending sexually explicit images and face-to-face emotional and physical victimization for both boys and girls.…”

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Dating and relationship violence among 16–19 year olds in England and Wales: a cross-sectional study of victimization

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Background Dating and relationship violence (DRV) is under-researched in the UK, especially among Further Education (FE) students. This study examines the association between DRV victimization and socio-demographic characteristics, sexual identity and dating and relationship behaviours among 16–19 year olds FE students. Methods Cross-sectional self-report data were collected from 1751 students aged 16–19 at six FE settings in England and Wales. Factor analysis examined the structure of DRV victimization by gender. Multilevel logistic regression examined the odds ratios of DRV victimization according to socio-demographics, sexual identity and dating behaviours. Results DRV victimization clusters into two categories for females, and three for males. Among females, 46.1% experienced controlling behaviours and 31.6% threatening behaviours; 49.9% of males experienced controlling behaviours, 27.1% threatening behaviours and 5.8% online sexual violence. The odds of DRV victimization were 2–8 times greater for males and 2–4 times greater for females who had ever sent a sexually explicit image. No consistent association was found between DRV and age, spending money per week, educational attainment or meeting partners online. Conclusions The high prevalence, absence of gender differences and social patterning, suggests DRV victimization may be becoming normalized and is of significant public health importance for young people in England and Wales.

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Dating and relationship violence among 16–19 year olds in England and Wales: a cross-sectional study of victimization

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“…Policy and interventions in this area are underdeveloped and under-resourced (STIR, 2015b). However, evaluations of school-based domestic/sexual violence prevention interventions to date have suggested they enable children and young people to change their attitudes and perceptions of equality, respect, and consent and have a role in preventing relationship violence among young people (Wolfe et al, 2009;Barter et al, 2015). Likewise, evidence shows that media literacy interventions may also be an effective component in IPVA prevention efforts (Jeong et al, 2012), and violence prevention efforts have acknowledged the importance of being critical consumers of media.…”

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“…This is an important issue as research suggests that one in four teenagers state they are more influenced by celebrities than other people they know (Giles and Maltby, 2004), and national and international evidence demonstrates that abuse and violence in young people's relationships represents a substantial problem (Barter et al, 2009;Fox et al, 2014;Stonard et al, 2014;Young et al, 2017). Research from Europe (STIR, 2015b;Young et al, 2017) demonstrates that adolescents and young people are at particular risk of intimate partner violence and abuse (IVPA) and evidence indicates that victimization is typically higher among young women than young men (Barter et al, 2009(Barter et al, , 2015. Emotional partner abuse is a common experience among young people; research shows that nearly three quarters of teenage girls, and half of teenage boys report some form of emotional partner abuse in relationships (STIR, 2015b).…”

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Love Island and Relationship Education

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The rise of reality TV programmes focussing on relationships and the search for "love" has focussed media attention on the portrayal of healthy relationships, gender roles, and intimate partner abuse (IPVA). Love Island, a UK reality TV programme, was watched in 2019 by over 3 million viewers, a majority of whom are young women aged 16-34, though a younger teenage demographic also watch. Many of these younger viewers may be learning about what healthy relationships are like, and entering their first romantic relationships. Contestant's behavior on Love Island prompted Women's Aid to issue a statement speaking out against unhealthy behaviors in relationships-especially "gaslighting," a form of emotional abuse that makes someone question their own feelings, memories, and version of reality. Based on our experience of running a relationship education program in 24 schools, as part of the Tender national partnership and our research with young people on their perceptions of Love Island, the paper will examine the role reality TV programmes play in young people's understandings of healthy relationships. It argues representations of relationships on Love Island are framed within normative heterosexuality, and enables the normalization of emotional abuse. However, we also argue that these programmes can be a catalyst for discussion amongst young people and open up spaces, especially online, to challenge dominant constructions of relationships. It also makes recommendations for education policy and practice around relationship and sex education in schools.

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‘In practice it can be so much harder’: Young people's approaches and experiences of supporting friends experiencing domestic abuse

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Child Abuse Review

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Young people are more likely to seek help about abusive relationships from friends, rather than adults or professionals, irrespective of gender, age or ethnic group. However, friends may be unequipped to deal with relationship problems and unable to provide adequate emotional or practical support. The aim of this paper is to explore how young people would support friends if they were seeking help or shared experiences of abuse. Qualitative findings drawn from a larger UK mixed-methods study are used to explicate this. Data was gathered using 16 focus groups and one interview with girls, young women and non-binary young people aged 13 to 24 years. Thematic analysis provided six themes pertaining to supporting friends and help-seeking around relationship abuse. Findings showed young people recommended supporting friends in a non-judgemental way to keep conversations open and help them recognise unhealthy behaviours. However, young people confirmed this is a difficult topic and many would feel fearful, helpless and under pressure. Conversations illustrated the need for more awareness of non-physical abuse and resources specifically aimed at young people to enable them to help friends and know where and when to seek professional support. K E Y W O R D S domestic abuse, help seeking, supporting friends, young people Key Practitioner Messages• Young people are disproportionally impacted by domestic abuse.• Young people do not recognise the signs of domestic abuse as it is so normalised in their friendship groups. • Young people are more likely to go to friends to seek support about toxic relationships than adults or professionals. • Young people do not access professionals due to a lack of trust, confidentiality and feeling that they will not be believed. • Approaches to young people who seek support should be supportive, understanding and accepting with guidance, advice and signposting for issues around domestic abuse.

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Safeguarding Teenage Intimate Partner Relationships (STIR): Connecting online and offline contexts and risks - Incidence, nature and impact of online and offline forms of intimate partner violence in young people's relationships: Findings from the first E

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Dating and relationship violence among 16–19 year olds in England and Wales: a cross-sectional study of victimization

Dating and relationship violence among 16–19 year olds in England and Wales: a cross-sectional study of victimization

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‘In practice it can be so much harder’: Young people's approaches and experiences of supporting friends experiencing domestic abuse

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