Youth cyber dating abuse: A meta-analysis of risk and protective factors

Caridade, Sónia; Braga, Teresa

doi:10.5817/cp2020-3-2

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“…The results obtained by previous studies are heterogeneous, which makes drawing definitive conclusions difficult. Some authors found no differences in CDA among university students according to age [ 4 , 60 , 61 ]. However, other studies showed that the prevalence of CDA increases as age decreases [ 17 ], although in one report a higher likelihood of being the victim of control was seen with increasing age [ 6 , 22 ], and in another the prevalence of CDA was lower in older couples [ 62 ].…”

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Cyber-dating abuse in young adult couples: Relations with sexist attitudes and violence justification, smartphone usage and impulsivity

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Technologies have become important for interaction in couples. However, in some cases, controlling and aggressive behaviors can occur in the context of virtual interactions in couples; this is known as cyber-dating abuse (CDA). Identifying factors linked to CDA, as perpetrator and victim, are relevant for its prevention; therefore, more research is needed in this novel field of study. To contribute to the literature, our first goal was to analyze the associations among certain risk factors for CDA perpetration and victimization of, i.e., sexist attitudes and violence justification, problematic smartphone usage and impulsivity; sex and age were also considered. The second goal was to study whether there were differences in direct aggression and control, from the perpetrator and victim perspectives, with consideration of the above-mentioned risk factors. Third, differences in the diverse range of control behaviors and direct aggression between women and men were explored. To this end, 697 young adults (aged between 18 and 35 years; 548 women) completed self-report questionnaires that allowed assessment of the above-mentioned variables. The results showed that, among the wide range of CDA behaviors, indirect ones such as control behaviors were the most common. The highest level of control was strongly associated with the inability to manage behaviors under certain emotional states, especially negative ones, along with problematic smartphone usage. Sex differences were also observed: men displayed more sexist attitudes and violence justification, and perceived that they were more controlled by their partners. Regarding CDA behaviors, men and women showed differences in control (e.g. men considered themselves to be more controlled in terms of location and status updates), and direct aggression (e.g. men used more insults and humiliations than women). The results were discussed in terms of the importance of better understanding these risk factors to attenuate the increasing prevalence of CDA in relationships.

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“…Individuals who find themselves in unhealthy relationships are also more likely to experience dating violence, which includes abusive behaviors such as physical and sexual violence, stalking, and psychological abuse in real life and in virtual settings (Mendoza & Mulford, 2018). Behavior known as cyber dating abuse (CDA) takes place via information and communications technology and includes psychological aggression, physical and verbal‐emotional abuse, and exercise of control (Borrajo, Gámez‐Guadix, & Calvete, 2015; Borrajo, Gámez‐Guadix, Pereda, 2015; Caridade & Braga, 2020; Caridade et al., 2020). CDA may also result in victims' emotional distress, low self‐esteem (Hancock et al., 2017) and higher levels of depression, anxiety, and antisocial behaviors (Brown et al., 2020; Hinduja & Patchin, 2011; Reed et al., 2017; Wolford‐Clevenger et al., 2016).…”

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The role of patriarchal structure and gender stereotypes in cyber dating abuse: A qualitative examination of male perpetrators experiences

Alsawalqa

Alrawashdeh

2022

British Journal of Sociology

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In Jordan, premarital romantic relationships are still socially unacceptable as they contradict traditional values and norms. Although previous studies have examined cyber dating abuse (CDA), few have utilized an exploratory qualitative design to clarify male abusers' perceptions of their motivations, particularly in Arabic and clan environments.Therefore, this study conducted a thematic qualitative analysis of 47 male university students aged 19-26 and asked about their experiences and beliefs regarding their engagement in CDA against female romantic partners via social media (WhatsApp, Facebook) and mobile phone.Two themes were identified: (1) contexts and motivations for male perpetration of CDA (2) consequences of CDA for the male perpetrators. The results revealed that control and direct aggression and sexual behaviors are common practices among male perpetrators; gender identity and male entitlement are related factors, enabling and normalizing male abusive behavior. Women, taught to be submissive by Jordanian society, are unable to defend themselves. Hence, CDA also predicts offline intimate partner violence-related behaviors. Moreover, the main motives for CDA from the perspective of male perpetrators are anger, jealousy,

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“…As for the third aim, a recent meta-analysis focused on the effect of gender on cyber dating violence in adult relationships concluded that gender was not associated with cyber victimization (Gilbar et al, 2022). The meta-analysis developed by Caridade & Braga (2020) on adolescents and young adults concluded in the same direction. However, these two works also indicated the need to further explore the role of gender.…”

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Stability of cyber dating victimization and psychological adjustment in adolescents: a short-term longitudinal study

Rodríguez-deArriba

Muñoz-Fernández

Jiménez

2022

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The effect of cyber dating victimization on adolescents’ adjustment is understudied. The present study aimed to analyze the impact of cyber dating victimization on antisocial behavior, anxious depressive symptoms, and stress management according to their frequency and stability over time. In the study, 453 Spanish students aged between 12 and 19 years (52.5% girls) with sentimental experience completed surveys in a two-time longitudinal study six-month apart. Cyber dating victimization predicted a worse stress management. Regarding stability, four cyber dating victimization groups were found: non-cyber victims, past cyber victims, recent cyber victims, and stable cyber victims. The results indicated that recent cyber victims worsen their levels of antisocial behavior and anxious depressive symptoms coinciding with the moment of cyber dating victimization. Stable cyber victims showed worse scores in all the study variables over time. This study highlights the impact that cyber dating victimization has on adolescents’ psychological adjustment. These results address the need to develop psychoeducational interventions aimed to prevent cyber dating victimization, favoring adolescents’ healthy development and the improvement of the school life.

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Youth cyber dating abuse: A meta-analysis of risk and protective factors

Cited by 50 publications

References 70 publications

Cyber-dating abuse in young adult couples: Relations with sexist attitudes and violence justification, smartphone usage and impulsivity

Cyber-dating abuse in young adult couples: Relations with sexist attitudes and violence justification, smartphone usage and impulsivity

The role of patriarchal structure and gender stereotypes in cyber dating abuse: A qualitative examination of male perpetrators experiences

Stability of cyber dating victimization and psychological adjustment in adolescents: a short-term longitudinal study

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