Long-Term Effects of Teen Dating Violence
Teen dating violence is not limited to physical and emotional trauma. A study out of Cornell University found that teens involved in violent relationships are linked to a number of long-term effects such as reported substance abuse and suicidal attempts (Boscia, 2012). Teens involved in teen dating violence are also found to be twice as more likely to repeat damaging relationships as adults than their peers who had healthy dating experiences (Boscia, 2012). Females, from the study, who had experienced teen dating violence, reported symptoms of depression, binge drinking, smoking, and suicidal thoughts. Males reported more anti-social behaviors, use of marijuana, and suicidal thoughts (Boscia, 2012).
Additional long-term effects:
References
Adamo, C. (2014). Teaching healthy relationship skills to protect health and well-being. Advocates for Youth. Retrieved from http://www.advocatesforyouth.org/datingviolence
Bocinski, S. (2012). The long-term consequences of teen dating violence. Wider Opportunities for Women. Retrieved from http://www.wowonline.org/blog/2012/02/16/the-long-term-consequences-of-teen-dating-violence/
Boscia, T. (2012). Teen dating violence linked to long-term harmful effects. Cornell Chronicle. Retrieved from http://www.news.cornell.edu/stories/2012/12/teen-dating-violence-linked-long-term-harm
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2014). Teen dating violence. Retrieved from http://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/intimatepartnerviolence/teen_dating_violence.html
Love is Respect (n.d.) Dating abuse statistics. Retrieved from http://www.loveisrespect.org/is-this-abuse/dating-violence-statistics
Teen dating violence is not limited to physical and emotional trauma. A study out of Cornell University found that teens involved in violent relationships are linked to a number of long-term effects such as reported substance abuse and suicidal attempts (Boscia, 2012). Teens involved in teen dating violence are also found to be twice as more likely to repeat damaging relationships as adults than their peers who had healthy dating experiences (Boscia, 2012). Females, from the study, who had experienced teen dating violence, reported symptoms of depression, binge drinking, smoking, and suicidal thoughts. Males reported more anti-social behaviors, use of marijuana, and suicidal thoughts (Boscia, 2012).
Additional long-term effects:
- Truancy
- Pregnancy
- Social isolation
- Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)
- Eating disorders
- Risky sexual behavior
- Further intimate partner violence
- Poor school performance
- Emotional distress
- Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
References
Adamo, C. (2014). Teaching healthy relationship skills to protect health and well-being. Advocates for Youth. Retrieved from http://www.advocatesforyouth.org/datingviolence
Bocinski, S. (2012). The long-term consequences of teen dating violence. Wider Opportunities for Women. Retrieved from http://www.wowonline.org/blog/2012/02/16/the-long-term-consequences-of-teen-dating-violence/
Boscia, T. (2012). Teen dating violence linked to long-term harmful effects. Cornell Chronicle. Retrieved from http://www.news.cornell.edu/stories/2012/12/teen-dating-violence-linked-long-term-harm
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2014). Teen dating violence. Retrieved from http://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/intimatepartnerviolence/teen_dating_violence.html
Love is Respect (n.d.) Dating abuse statistics. Retrieved from http://www.loveisrespect.org/is-this-abuse/dating-violence-statistics