Which relationship dynamics increase the risk for teen dating violence?

Relationship Dynamics and Teen Dating Violence (TDV)

Romantic relationships can be defining milestones and important learning opportunities in adolescence. Unfortunately, not all of these relationships are healthy. A substantial percentage of dating teens report experiencing physical (18 percent), psychological (60 percent), or sexual (18 percent) violence in their relationships within the previous year.

The dynamics between partners can encourage or discourage dating violence. Our new Research in Brief examines the following research questions about relationship dynamics and teen dating violence:

1. Which relationship dynamics increase the risk for TDV or protect against abuse?
2. How does the experience of TDV in one relationship influence the dynamics in subsequent relationships?
3. How does the association between relationship dynamics and TDV change during the transition from early teen years into young adulthood?

Read Relationship Dynamics and Teen Dating Violence to learn more.

Register for a webinar, “Using Brief Interventions to Prevent Teen Dating Violence,” Monday, February 26, 2018 1:00 pm ET.