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Abstract
This cross-sectional study examined dating violence attitudes and relationship self-efficacy among 381 university students, using a novel gamified platform-a field first-to boost engagement and reduce social desirability bias. Participants rejected violence-tolerant attitudes (DAVS M = 1.91), with sexual violence rated most acceptable. Male students scored higher than females on DAVS total (p < .001) and all five subscales (p < .05). Independent predictors included male gender (β = .237), younger age (β = -.120), relationship duration of 1-3 years (β = .123), and lower relationship self-efficacy (β = -.334). Assessments took 10-12 min; whether gamification improves engagement or reduces bias warrants comparative testing.
期刊介绍:
Violence against Women is an international, interdisciplinary journal dedicated to the publication of research and information on all aspects of the problem of violence against women. The journal assumes a broad definition of violence; topics to be covered include, but are not limited to, domestic violence, sexual assault, incest, sexual harassment, female infantcide, female circumcision, and female sexual slavery.