University of Nebraska-Lincoln, USA.
J Interpers Violence. 2021 Jan;36(1-2):448-468. doi: 10.1177/0886260517726969. Epub 2017 Aug 29.
Scholars have identified dating violence as a public health issue among adolescents. Yet, minimal research has detailed adolescents' perceptions of dating violence, specifically gender differences in perceptions. Research suggests that in order for dating violence prevention and intervention to be effective, services need to be delivered in a manner that is understood by adolescents. Therefore, this study used a qualitative phenomenology study to investigate adolescents' perceptions of dating violence, including gender differences in adolescents' perceptions. Thirty adolescents between the ages of 14 and 19 from a Midwest public high school participated in focus groups. Focus group participants were asked semistructured interview questions regarding the definition of dating violence, risk and protective factors for dating violence, support for victims and perpetrators, and prevention efforts. Data were analyzed using qualitative content analysis methods, and common themes were identified. Adolescents' language revealed gender differences in perceptions toward dating violence. Males perceive dating violence through action, perpetration, and physical consequences. Females discuss dating violence by relating to the victim and the victim's emotions. Although gender differences existed in participants' perceptions, both males and females explained that dating violence is more often perpetrated by females, despite the view from society that males are more likely to perpetrate dating violence. Findings suggest that schools, practitioners, and policy makers are not meeting the needs of adolescents in regard to dating violence prevention and intervention. Prevention and intervention efforts could be improved by delivering education and services using language that adolescents find relevant. Findings also suggest that adolescents may benefit from prevention and intervention with gender specific components.
学者们已经将约会暴力确定为青少年中的公共卫生问题。然而，很少有研究详细描述了青少年对约会暴力的看法，特别是在看法上的性别差异。研究表明，为了使约会暴力预防和干预措施有效，服务需要以青少年能够理解的方式提供。因此，本研究采用定性现象学研究来调查青少年对约会暴力的看法，包括青少年看法中的性别差异。来自中西部一所公立高中的 30 名 14 至 19 岁的青少年参加了焦点小组。焦点小组参与者被问及关于约会暴力定义、约会暴力的风险和保护因素、对受害者和肇事者的支持以及预防工作的半结构化访谈问题。使用定性内容分析方法对数据进行分析，并确定了共同的主题。青少年的语言揭示了他们对约会暴力看法上的性别差异。男性通过行动、施暴和身体后果来感知约会暴力。女性则通过与受害者和受害者的情绪联系来讨论约会暴力。尽管参与者的看法存在性别差异，但男性和女性都解释说，尽管社会观点认为男性更有可能实施约会暴力，但女性更经常实施约会暴力。研究结果表明，学校、从业者和政策制定者在约会暴力预防和干预方面未能满足青少年的需求。通过使用青少年认为相关的语言来提供教育和服务，可以改善预防和干预措施。研究结果还表明，青少年可能受益于具有性别特定组成部分的预防和干预。
