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Violent Dating


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Violent Dating
An examination of the trend of teenage girls entering violent dating relationships.
1,587 words (approx. 6.3 pages) | 5 sources | MLA | 2004 United States


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Paper Summary:

This paper studies the problem of young girls being involved in abusive dating relationships. It examines the reasons that males become abusive and lists warning signs for girls to be aware of. It looks at the typical type of girl who becomes a target and the effect this has on her other relationships. Treatment options are also discussed.

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"Aggression in teenage dating leading to physical, emotional and psychological damage is a social problem not only because of its effects on the teenagers but also because of its prevalence. Howard and Qi Wang (2003) report figures from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention showing that overall the prevalence of non-sexual courtship violence ranges from 9% to 65%, depending on the definitions and research methods used. Howard and Qi Wang's study reported "almost one in ten of the 9th- through 12th-grade females who participated in the 1999 Youth Risk Behavior Survey reported being a victim of physical dating violence (i.e., had been hit, slapped, or physically hurt on purpose) within the past year." Further studies and figures report that about one in five of adolescent girls has experienced dating violence. Some of the physically abusive behaviors perpetrated in dating include being scratched, slapped, slammed or held against a wall, kicked, bitten, forced to have sex, choked, and pushed, grabbed, or shoved, as well as having their arms twisted and fingers bent. Dating violence or abuse refers not only to physical violence but also to the psychological and emotional abuse that can result from the relationship."

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APA Citation:

Violent Dating (2012, February 09). Retrieved February 11, 2012, from http://www.academon.com/Essay-Violent-Dating/49641

MLA Citation:

"Violent Dating" 09 February 2012. Web. 11 Feb. 2012. <http://www.academon.com/Essay-Violent-Dating/49641>




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