Hébert Élizabeth, Théorêt Valérie, Piché Estelle, Hébert Martine
Université du Québec à Montréal, Québec, Canada.
Université de Montréal, Québec, Canada.
J Interpers Violence. 2025 Oct;40(19-20):4399-4422. doi: 10.1177/08862605241291599. Epub 2024 Oct 21.
Dating violence is a deleterious relational dynamic that affects around one-third of adolescents. It is well documented that dating violence can persist over time, occurring within the same relationship or across multiple relationships. Self-esteem could be a key factor in understanding the mechanisms of violence continuity, potentially acting as a protective factor during adolescence. Exploring its role in the continuity of dating violence and the potential differences based on whether the violence occurs within the same relationship or across different relationships could inform interventions aimed at preventing repetitive violence and revictimization by multiple partners. This study aimed to (1) examine the association between dating violence measured at two distinct time points, (2) investigate the moderating role of self-esteem in this association, and (3) explore potential variations in the protective role of self-esteem based on whether the violence reoccurred within the same relationship or across different relationships. Sex differences were also examined. A subsample of 1,018 adolescents who reported being involved in a dating relationship at two time points completed self-reported questionnaires. A moderation analysis revealed that dating violence at Time 1 predicted dating violence at Time 2 (6 months later) for both boys and girls. Among girls, self-esteem acted as a protective factor when considering the effect of partner change. Hence, girls who experienced dating violence victimization at Time 1 but had higher self-esteem were more inclined to engage in a subsequent relationship devoid of dating violence at Time 2. However, self-esteem did not emerge as a significant protective factor among boys. Self-esteem appears to be a pivotal factor in promoting engagement in subsequent positive relationships following experiences of dating violence among girls. These findings offer valuable insight that can inform preventive measures and interventions, ultimately contributing to healthier relationship dynamics and improving the well-being of dating violence victims during adolescence.
约会暴力是一种有害的关系动态，影响着约三分之一的青少年。有充分的文献记载，约会暴力会随着时间持续存在，在同一关系中或跨多个关系中发生。自尊可能是理解暴力持续机制的关键因素，在青春期可能起到保护作用。探讨其在约会暴力持续中的作用以及基于暴力是发生在同一关系中还是跨不同关系的潜在差异，可为旨在预防重复暴力和多伴侣再次受害的干预措施提供信息。本研究旨在：（1）检验在两个不同时间点测量的约会暴力之间的关联；（2）调查自尊在这种关联中的调节作用；（3）探讨基于暴力是在同一关系中还是跨不同关系再次发生的情况下，自尊保护作用的潜在差异。还研究了性别差异。一个由1018名在两个时间点报告处于约会关系中的青少年组成的子样本完成了自我报告问卷。一项调节分析显示，对于男孩和女孩来说，时间1的约会暴力都能预测时间2（6个月后）的约会暴力。在女孩中，考虑到伴侣变化的影响时，自尊起到了保护作用。因此，在时间1经历过约会暴力受害但自尊较高的女孩更倾向于在时间2建立一段没有约会暴力的后续关系。然而，自尊在男孩中并未成为显著的保护因素。自尊似乎是促进女孩在经历约会暴力后参与后续积极关系的关键因素。这些发现提供了有价值的见解，可为预防措施和干预提供信息，最终有助于建立更健康的关系动态，改善青春期约会暴力受害者的幸福感。
