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American Public Health Association
133rd Annual Meeting & Exposition
December 10-14, 2005
Philadelphia, PA
 APHA 2005
 
5140.0: Wednesday, December 14, 2005 - 12:30 PM

Abstract #106497

Differences in the perception of dating violence between younger & older adolescents

Moisés Próspero, MSW MBA, Graduate School of Social Work, University of Houston, 2119 Bron Holly, Houston, TX 77018, 713-398-6571, mprospero@sbcglobal.net

The present study explored differences in the perception of dating violence between younger (ages 12-14) and older (ages 18-20) adolescents using qualitative and quantitative research methods. Four focus groups (two younger and two older) were conducted to explore dating situations that were common to each age group. The common dating situations reported by the participants in the focus groups were incorporated into the development of two age-appropriate surveys. The surveys were administered to the respective age groups. Quantitative analyses revealed significant age differences among adolescents, as well as gender differences, in the perception of dating violence. The study's findings and implications for public health and evidence-based practice will be discussed.

Learning Objectives:

  • At the conclusion of the session, the participants will be able to

    Keywords: Youth Violence, Domestic Violence

    Presenting author's disclosure statement:

    I wish to disclose that I have NO financial interests or other relationship with the manufactures of commercial products, suppliers of commercial services or commercial supporters.

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