Adolescents and dating violence.

摘要

Dating violence is physical, sexual, or psychological violence within a dating relationship. Examples include hitting or punching, forced sexual contact, or threats of violence. About 10% to 20% of high school teenagers are physically injured by a dating partner each year. Adolescent dating violence is associated with Intimate partner violence (partner abuse) in adulthood Injuries and other health risk behaviors such as unsafe sex, substance use, and suicide risk Unlike adult intimate partner violence, rates of being the abuser are similar for adolescent boys and girls.