Interaction Patterns in Adolescent Romantic Relationships: A Typological Analysis

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (3) ◽  
pp. 706-720
Author(s):  
Stéphanie Couture ◽  
Mylène Fernet ◽  
Philippe‐Benoit Côté
Keyword(s):  
Romantic Relationships ◽  
Interaction Patterns ◽  
Adolescent Romantic Relationships

scholarly journals When conflict escalates into intimate partner violence: The delicate nature of observed coercion in adolescent romantic relationships

2019 ◽  
Vol 31 (5) ◽  
pp. 1729-1739 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thao Ha ◽  
Hanjoe Kim ◽  
Shannon McGill
Keyword(s):  
Intimate Partner Violence ◽  
Romantic Relationships ◽  
Partner Violence ◽  
Risk Process ◽  
Intimate Partner ◽  
Interaction Patterns ◽  
Heterosexual Couples ◽  
Adolescent Romantic Relationships ◽  
Positive Behaviors ◽  
Positive Engagement

AbstractWe investigated how initial conflicts in adolescent romantic relationships escalate into serious forms of conflict, including intimate partner violence (IPV). We focused on whether adolescents’ micro-level interaction patterns, i.e., coercion and positive engagement, mediated between conflict and future IPV. The sample consisted of 91 heterosexual couples, aged 13 to 18 years (M = 16.5, SD = 0.99) from a diverse background (42% Hispanic/Latino, 42% White). Participants completed surveys about conflict at Time 1, and they participated in videotaped conflict and jealousy discussions. At Time 2, participants completed surveys about conflict and IPV, and an average daily conflict score was calculated from ecological momentary assessments. Multilevel hazard models revealed that we did not find support for dyadic coercion as a risk process leading to escalations in conflict. However, a higher likelihood of ending dyadic positive behaviors mediated between earlier levels of conflict and a latent construct of female conflict and IPV. Classic coercive dynamics may not apply to adolescent romantic relationships. Instead, not being able to reinforce levels of positivity during conflict predicted conflict and IPV as reported by females. The implications of these findings for understanding coercion in the escalation from conflict to IPV in adolescent romantic relationships are discussed.

scholarly journals Characteristics of closeness in adolescent romantic relationships

2001 ◽  
Vol 24 (3) ◽  
pp. 353-363 ◽  
Author(s):  
RYAN E. ADAMS ◽  
BRETT LAURSEN ◽  
DAVID WILDER
Keyword(s):  
Romantic Relationships ◽  
Adolescent Romantic Relationships

scholarly journals Myths about Sexual Aggression, Sexual Assertiveness and Sexual Violence in Adolescent Romantic Relationships

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (23) ◽  
pp. 8744
Author(s):  
Andrés A. Fernández-Fuertes ◽  
Noelia Fernández-Rouco ◽  
Susana Lázaro-Visa ◽  
Eva Gómez-Pérez
Keyword(s):  
Social Issue ◽  
Romantic Relationships ◽  
Sexual Violence ◽  
Sexual Aggression ◽  
Sexuality Education ◽  
Romantic Relationship ◽  
Focal Points ◽  
Heterosexual Relationships ◽  
Sexual Assertiveness ◽  
Adolescent Romantic Relationships

Sexual violence is a worldwide health and social issue. However, little is known about the sexual violence that occurs in the context of romantic relationships. This study analyzes the existence of sexual violence in adolescents’ romantic relationships, the possible associations between such violence (both committed and suffered) and myths about sexual aggression and sexual assertiveness, and the possible gender-related distinctions. A sample of 329 students aged between 15 and 19 (M = 16.3; SD = 0.79) was surveyed; all participants were in a romantic relationship when the data were collected. The results reveal that both genders report the existence of sexual violence in their romantic relationships; however, in heterosexual relationships, males were more often the perpetrators of sexual violence. Additionally, myths about sexual aggression and sexual assertiveness were found to be significantly associated with both perpetration and victimization. Accordingly, these predictors should be focal points in prevention programs for adolescent sexual violence. The findings of this study show the de-prioritization of sexuality education in the Spanish educational system, as well as the need to strengthen the competence of adolescents in this area.

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