Peer Group Influences on Adolescent Dating Aggression
By Jennifer Connolly, Ph.D., and Laura Friedlander, M.A.
The Prevention Researcher,
Volume 16, Number 1, 2009, Pages 8-11, Item# A161-Connolly
Abstract:
The peer group is a critical social context for dating and romantic relationships. Peer groups provide opportunities to meet potential dating partners and set norms for acceptable dating behaviors. This article explores how peer groups influence dating and dating aggression, as well as how they can be used in prevention efforts. It also reviews the RISE Program (Respect in Schools Everywhere) which promotes change by engaging youth in anti-violence activities in their schools and communities.
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This article can be found in the issue:
Preventing Adolescent Dating Violence
The Prevention Researcher,
Volume 16, Number 1, 2009
Many youth in middle and high school are already experiencing violent dating relationships, either as perpetrators, victims, or both. This issue explores adolescent dating violence by looking specifically at the peer and help-seeking contexts.
This issue also featured these articles:
- • Help-Seeking and Help-Giving for Teen Dating Violence, Pages 12-16
- • Peer Group Influences on Adolescent Dating Aggression, Pages 8-11
- • Teen Perceptions of Dating Violence, Help-Seeking, and the Role of Schools, Pages 17-20
- • Violence in Adolescent Dating Relationships, Pages 3-7
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