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Physical and psychological aggression in dating relationships in Spanish university students.

Year: 2007

Type: article

Abstract: The presence of violent behaviors of a psychological and physical nature in dating relations was analyzed in a sample of Spanish university students between 18 and 27 years of age. The results indicate a high prevalence of both kinds of aggression in interpersonal relationships, revealing important typology differences between the sexes. Violent psychological behaviors (characterized by the presence of verbal aggression and coercive and jealous behaviors) and physical aggression were significantly higher in women, though the consequences of physical aggression were worse for the women's health. The implications of the results and their possible relation with more severe violent acts in more stable, emotional relationships are discussed.

Source: PubMed

Authors: Marina J Muñoz-Rivas, José Luis Graña Gómez, K Daniel O'Leary, Pilar González Lozano

Institution: Universidad Autónoma de Madrid

Language: English

Topic: Intimate Partner and Family Violence

Subfield: Health

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Gender equality, Peace, justice, and strong institutions

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W1561205183

FWCI: 5.628

Cites: 32

Cited by: 106

Related to: 10