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Cyber and in-person intimate partner violence victimization: Examining maladaptive psychosocial and behavioral correlates

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Melander, Lisa A., Marganski, Alison J.·2020·Cyberpsychology: Journal of Psychosocial Research on Cyberspace
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This study examines psychological and behavioral correlates of cyber and in-person intimate partner victimization (IP-IPV; psychological, physical, and sexual violence) including strain (i.e., depression and anger), substance use, and antisocial behavior among young adults. Because intimate partner cyber aggression victimization (C-IPV) has received less research attention than IP-IPV, it is important to learn whether such victimization experiences are similar to in-person victimization experiences in terms of their associations with maladaptive functioning or whether they comprise a unique form of IPV. The study also explores strain as a potential mediator of the link between IPV victimization and maladaptive behavior. A sample of undergraduate students aged 18-25 who were in intimate relationships during the past year participated in a voluntary and anonymous online survey (n = 540). Results signaled that C-IPV and IP-IPV shared similar correlates (e.g. depression, substance use, and antisocial behavior) and C-IPV was linked with more forms of maladaptive behavior than certain types of in-person IPV victimization (e.g., sexual and physical) experiences. Results indicated partial support for the predicted mediation. Males were also at higher risk for engaging in substance use and antisocial behavior across all models. The study suggests that harmful electronic exchanges may have adverse consequences for young adults. As such, services providers and educators addressing the issue of IPV should tailor prevention and intervention strategies in a way that is inclusive of cyber aggression and considers it a public health concern.

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Authors
Melander, L. A., & Marganski, A. J.
Affiliations
  • Kansas State University (US)
  • Le Moyne College (US)
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Cyberpsychology: Journal of Psychosocial Research on Cyberspace
Publisher
Masaryk University Press
Published
2020-02-21
Volume
14
Issue
1
ISSN
1802-7962 (ISSN-L)
DOI
10.5817/cp2020-1-1
OpenAlex
W3008649373
Cited by
39
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8
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Language
en
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cc-by-nc-nd
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  • DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals) (submittedVersion)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Health › Intimate Partner and Family Violence
  • Social Sciences › Sociology and Political Science › Stalking, Cyberstalking, and Harassment
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Social Psychology › Bullying, Victimization, and Aggression
Keywords
intimate partner violence, online aggression, young adults, depression, anger, substance use, antisocial behavior, psychological strain, mediation, gender differences, IPV prevention

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