Adolescent Dating Violence: Theory, Research, and Prevention
Editorial ACADEMIC PRESS
España peninsular
- Editorial ACADEMIC PRESS
- ISBN13 9780128117972
- ISBN10 0128117974
- Tipo LIBRO
- Páginas 564
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Editorial ACADEMIC PRESS
España peninsular
Detalles del libro
Adolescent Dating Violence: Theory, Research, and Prevention summarizes the course, risk/protective factors, consequences and treatment/prevention of adolescent dating violence, i.e., physical, sexual, psychological and cyber behavior meant to harm the partner. The book discusses research design and measurement in this field, the outcome of longitudinal studies, and the result of intervention initiatives. Divided into five sections, the book reviews theory on dating violence and its consequences, discusses risk factors and protective factors, such as substance use, social media, and sexting, and how social and cultural backgrounds can influence teen dating violence in different ethnicities and among gay teens.
In addition, the book presents recent research priorities, including gender differences in dating violence and online behavior, and finally, evidence based practice for treatment and prevention.
- Encompasses physical, sexual, psychological and cyber violence
- Introduces theory on dating violence in relation to findings
- Reviews results from longitudinal studies and intervention initiatives
- Highlights the influence of social media and technology on dating violence
- Discusses ethnic, gender and other social and cultural differences in prevalence
- Examines evidence-based practice in treatment and prevention
David A. Wolfe, Ph.D., ABPP, Senior Scientist (CAMH), Professor of Psychiatry, University of Toronto, London, Ontario, Canada