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Dating Conflict-Resolution Tactics and Exposure to Family Violence: University Students’ Experiences

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  • Alda Portugal

    (Department of Psychology, University of Madeira, 9020-105 Funchal, Portugal
    Centre for Social Studies, University of Coimbra, 3000-995 Coimbra, Portugal)

  • Sónia Caridade

    (Psychology Research Center, University of Minho, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal)

  • Ana Sofia Santos

    (Department of Psychology, University of Madeira, 9020-105 Funchal, Portugal)

  • Joana Spínola

    (Department of Psychology, University of Madeira, 9020-105 Funchal, Portugal)

  • Ana Sani

    (Faculty of Human and Social Sciences, University Fernando Pessoa (UFP), Praça 9 de Abril, 349, 4249-004 Porto, Portugal
    Research Center on Child Studies (CIEC), University of Minho (UM), 4710-057 Braga, Portugal)

Abstract

An increasing prevalence of abusive dynamics in intimate relationships among young people has been reported in recent data. The purposes of this study are to outline the conflict-resolution strategies used in dating relationships, to describe the exposure to violent dynamics in the family of origin, and to analyse the correlation between conflict-resolution tactics in dating and exposure to family violence. This quantitative/cross-sectional study, using self-report instruments (sociodemographic questionnaire; revised conflict tactics scales; children’s natural family environment signalling scale), involved 247 university students (mean age = 21.07; SD = 2.07). The results revealed a high prevalence in the use of abusive conflict-resolution tactics and exposure to family violence. Positive and significant correlations between these two variables were also found. These results raise the possibility of the transgenerational transmission of abusive dynamics and multiple victimisation and signal the need for action (prevention and intervention) on beliefs and expectations that young people have about marital relationships.

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  • Alda Portugal & Sónia Caridade & Ana Sofia Santos & Joana Spínola & Ana Sani, 2023. "Dating Conflict-Resolution Tactics and Exposure to Family Violence: University Students’ Experiences," Social Sciences, MDPI, vol. 12(4), pages 1-13, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jscscx:v:12:y:2023:i:4:p:209-:d:1115369
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    1. Ahmet Erdem & Rukiye Sahin, 2017. "Undergraduates’ Attitudes toward Dating Violence: Its Relationship with Sexism and Narcissism," International Journal of Higher Education, Sciedu Press, vol. 6(6), pages 1-91, April.
    2. Ana Isabel Sani & Daniela Bastos & Maria Alzira Pimenta Dinis, 2021. "Child and Adolescent Multiple Victimization and/or Polyvictimization: A Portuguese Comparative Study," Societies, MDPI, vol. 11(4), pages 1-11, October.
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