Research Report Technology, Teen Dating Violence and Abuse, and Bullying
Janine M. Zweig, Meredith Dank, Pamela Lachman, Jennifer Yahner
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This study explores the role of technology in teen dating violence and abuse and teen bullying. The researchers surveyed 5,647 youth-more than any previous analysis-in 10 northeastern schools. Twenty-six percent of dating teens reported experiencing abuse online or through texts from their partners, and 17 percent of all youth said they were cyber bullied by a peer. Teenage girls reported experiencing more digital dating abuse (particularly sexual abuse) and cyber bullying than teenage boys. Implications for practice and future research are discussed.

Research Areas Crime, justice, and safety Children and youth
Tags Victims of crime Intimate partner violence
Policy Centers Justice Policy Center