Shunying Zhao, Hongchen Luo, Bing Xie, Jian Luo, Yifan Yang
{"title":"Are Individuals With Poor Sleep Quality More Aggressive Among Adolescents? The Relationship Between Poor Sleep Quality and Aggressive Behavior: The Mediating Roles of Family Cohesion and Affect.","authors":"Shunying Zhao, Hongchen Luo, Bing Xie, Jian Luo, Yifan Yang","doi":"10.1891/VV-2022-0171","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1891/VV-2022-0171","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>With growing concern about aggressive behavior among adolescents, there is ongoing debate regarding the link between poor sleep quality and aggression. The present study examines the relationship between poor sleep quality and aggressive behavior in adolescents, with a particular focus on family cohesion and affect (i.e., both negative and positive affect) as underlying mechanisms. A sample of Chinese adolescents (<i>N</i> = 528, <i>M</i> <sub>age</sub> = 14.12, <i>SD</i> <sub>age</sub> = 1.14, 45.8% female) participated in the study. The results indicated that poor sleep quality was positively associated with aggressive behavior. Family cohesion and both types of affect partially and serially mediated the relationship between poor sleep quality and aggressive behavior. These findings underscore the importance of targeting sleep quality in interventions aimed at adolescents. Improving sleep quality may help to enhance adolescents' mental and emotional well-being, promote healthier family relationships, and reduce aggressive behaviors.</p>","PeriodicalId":48139,"journal":{"name":"Violence and Victims","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-08-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144974492","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Heather F McClintock, Luis Enrique Espinoza, Amanda M Hinson-Enslin
{"title":"Nonlethal Violent Victimization and Vision and/or Hearing Loss: An Examination of 2016-2021 National Crime Victimization Surveys.","authors":"Heather F McClintock, Luis Enrique Espinoza, Amanda M Hinson-Enslin","doi":"10.1891/VV-2024-0078","DOIUrl":"10.1891/VV-2024-0078","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Individuals with disabilities are nearly four times as likely to be victims of nonlethal violent crimes than individuals without disabilities. This study evaluated the relationship between vision and/or hearing loss and nonlethal violent victimization (NLVV), reporting of NLVV crimes to the police, and medical care for injury from NLVV. Data were analyzed from the 2016-2021 National Crime Victimization Survey. Logistic regression analyses found that individuals with sensory disabilities experienced more crime episodes but were less likely to report incidents to the police than individuals without sensory disabilities. Individuals with vision loss only or both sensory disabilities were less likely to receive medical care than individuals without sensory disabilities. Tailored programs are needed to reduce the burden of NLVV among individuals with vision and/or hearing loss.</p>","PeriodicalId":48139,"journal":{"name":"Violence and Victims","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-08-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143450050","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Sarah Taylor, Natasza Kosakowska-Berezecka, Maria Rosario T de Guzman, Yan Xia, Irene Padasas, Jan Esteraich
{"title":"Sexism and Attitude Toward Dating Violence: A Cross-Cultural Comparison Between Adolescents in Poland and the United States.","authors":"Sarah Taylor, Natasza Kosakowska-Berezecka, Maria Rosario T de Guzman, Yan Xia, Irene Padasas, Jan Esteraich","doi":"10.1891/VV-2022-0199","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1891/VV-2022-0199","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Sexist attitudes are a risk factor for favorable attitude toward dating violence and dating violence experiences. Culture impacts how individuals express and address sexism, as well as perceive violence in intimate relationships. This study explores differences in sexist attitudes and attitude toward dating violence across adolescents in rural and urban Poland and the United States. Poland and the United States share similarities in their cultural contexts (e.g., higher income, low gender equity for high-income countries), yet differences still exist (e.g., historical). A quantitative design was used to collect survey data from 256 Polish adolescents and 208 U.S. adolescents. Data were analyzed using three-way multivariate analysis of variance and multigroup structural equation modeling. The results revealed that adolescents in Poland have stronger sexist attitudes, particularly in rural areas. Additionally, sexist attitudes are significantly related to attitudes toward dating violence in both Poland and the United States. The results inform prevention and intervention efforts that can target sexist attitudes and relationship health among adolescents in Poland and the United States in both rural and urban contexts.</p>","PeriodicalId":48139,"journal":{"name":"Violence and Victims","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-07-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144734003","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Unpacking the Role of Multidimensional Romantic Jealousy in the Perpetration of Cyber Dating Abuse: The Mediating Role of Self-Esteem.","authors":"Manpal Singh Bhogal, Niall Galbraith, Alexa Guy, Courtney Rhead, Gurpinder Lalli","doi":"10.1891/VV-2024-0139","DOIUrl":"10.1891/VV-2024-0139","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Previous research has explored the potential role of romantic jealousy in the use of technology to facilitate cyber dating abuse against romantic partners. In this study, we examine the multidimensional nature of romantic jealousy and the mediating role of self-esteem in the perpetration of cyber dating abuse. While much of the existing literature treats cyber dating abuse as a single construct, we propose a more nuanced understanding by distinguishing between psychological cyber dating abuse and relational cyber dating abuse. We collected data via a series of online questionnaires with participants from the UK (<i>N</i> = 496). Our findings indicate that both cognitive jealousy and behavioral jealousy are significant predictors of psychological and relational cyber dating abuse. Notably, cognitive jealousy moderates the relationship between behavioral jealousy and the perpetration of cyber dating abuse. Furthermore, low self-esteem mediates the relationship between high cognitive jealousy and psychological cyber dating abuse. These findings contribute to the existing literature by highlighting the role of multidimensional romantic jealousy in the context of psychological and relational cyber dating abuse. The findings have practical implications for policy development, therapeutic interventions, and strategies aimed at understanding and mitigating the perpetration of cyber dating abuse among young adults in the UK.</p>","PeriodicalId":48139,"journal":{"name":"Violence and Victims","volume":" ","pages":"376-392"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-07-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142956701","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Assessing Risky Online Behavior for Cyberharassment and Cyberstalking Among University Students in New Zealand.","authors":"Lisa Tompson, Jordan Tomkins","doi":"10.1891/VV-2023-0144","DOIUrl":"10.1891/VV-2023-0144","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study examines the relationship between two types of cyberabuse-cyberharassment and cyberstalking-and constructs from the lifestyle-routine activity approach relating to the <i>visibility</i> and <i>accessibility</i> of victims (targets) online. Data were collected from 185 university students in New Zealand via an online survey. Descriptive statistics shows that cyberabuse victimization experiences in the previous year were common, but respondents only reported associated feelings of fear or distress for half of these experiences. Findings indicated that using dating apps is associated with an increased risk of cyberharassment, and including details of other social network accounts in a user profile is associated with an increased risk of cyberstalking. Interestingly, demographic characteristics did not correlate with victimization. Overall, this research underscores the importance of differentiating between cyberharassment and cyberstalking to inform prevention activities.</p>","PeriodicalId":48139,"journal":{"name":"Violence and Victims","volume":" ","pages":"359-375"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-07-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144054580","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Rachel C Garthe, Shongha Kim, Jennea Bivens Klingenberg, Saijun Zhang, Madisyn Welsh, Mykah Jackson
{"title":"Cybervictimization Across Relationships and Contexts: A Focus on Victimization Within Dating Relationships During Early Adolescence.","authors":"Rachel C Garthe, Shongha Kim, Jennea Bivens Klingenberg, Saijun Zhang, Madisyn Welsh, Mykah Jackson","doi":"10.1891/VV-2022-0108","DOIUrl":"10.1891/VV-2022-0108","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Cybervictimization can occur within friendships, within dating, peer, or family relationships, between strangers, or it can be anonymously perpetrated. However, research examining cybervictimization across these various relationships and contexts-especially the cybervictimization that can occur within dating relationships during early adolescence-remains underdeveloped. The current study examined cybervictimization among a sample of early adolescents in middle school. We also examined if cybervictimization (across relationships and contexts) and traditional forms of victimization (i.e., peer and dating violence that happen offline) were associated with an increased risk for cybervictimization from a dating partner. Participants included 554 early adolescents (49% female) in the sixth and seventh grades at a public middle school in the Midwestern United States during the fall of 2019. Participants were racially diverse (33% African American or Black, 26% White, 15% Hispanic or Latinx, 19% multiracial) and half of the sample had started dating (<i>n</i> = 230). Approximately 59.2% of the sample experienced at least one form of cybervictimization in the past year. Adolescents experienced cybervictimization from friends (39.9%), someone at school (24.4%), a stranger (22.6%), a family member (25.6%), or another perpetrator (20.8%). About 72% of adolescents who started dating experienced at least one form of cybervictimization and about one in four experienced cybervictimization from a dating partner (22.6%). Experiencing offline dating violence and cybervictimization from friends was associated with cybervictimization from a dating partner. Implications are discussed, including the importance of focusing on cybervictimization and dating violence prevention among early adolescents.</p>","PeriodicalId":48139,"journal":{"name":"Violence and Victims","volume":" ","pages":"455-476"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-07-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144051094","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Lauren M Meier, Kaitlyn Westerhold, Chris Edwards, Thomas J Shaw, Meagan J Brem
{"title":"Examining Discrimination as a Distal Moderator of the Proximal Association Between LGBQ+ College Students' Alcohol Use and Cyber Dating Abuse.","authors":"Lauren M Meier, Kaitlyn Westerhold, Chris Edwards, Thomas J Shaw, Meagan J Brem","doi":"10.1891/VV-2024-0019","DOIUrl":"10.1891/VV-2024-0019","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Comprehensive and inclusive dating abuse prevention is hindered by a lack of research on proximal antecedents of cyber dating abuse (CDA) among lesbian, gay, bi-/pansexual, queer, and other nonheterosexual (LGBQ+) young adults. Guided by sexual minority stress and alcohol-related violence theories, we addressed this gap by examining whether (a) alcohol use preceded and was positively related to CDA perpetration and (b) more frequent LGBQ+-based discrimination strengthened this association. LGBQ+ college students (<i>N</i> = 41; 75.6% women, 22% men, and 2.4% transgender/nonbinary) completed baseline assessments of past-year LGBQ+-specific discrimination (hostility, heterosexist harassment, and incivility) followed by daily assessments of alcohol use and CDA for 60 days. Multilevel modeling revealed that participants were less likely to perpetrate CDA on days when they consumed more alcohol than usual (adjusted odds ratio [aOR] = .49, <i>p</i> < .001). Individuals who experienced more frequent hostility (aOR = .63, <i>p</i> < .001) and incivility (aOR = .88, <i>p</i> = .003) were less likely to perpetrate CDA. No other main effects or alcohol × discrimination interactions emerged. Alcohol may not be a proximal antecedent of LGBQ+ college students' CDA. Daily assessments of discrimination and couple-level coping may help clarify the role of LGBQ+-specific discrimination in CDA.</p>","PeriodicalId":48139,"journal":{"name":"Violence and Victims","volume":" ","pages":"393-405"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-07-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142980249","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Actionable Insights Regarding Cyberbullying Among College Students: A Systematic Review of the Literature.","authors":"Virginia L Byrne, Juana Hollingsworth","doi":"10.1891/VV-2024-0136","DOIUrl":"10.1891/VV-2024-0136","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Cyberbullying is a pervasive issue among U.S. undergraduates, yet limited research exists on the impact on their college success and development. Using a framework focused on identifying actionable findings, 341 peer-reviewed articles published between 2012 and 2022 were screened to present a systematic review of 51 articles (<i>n</i> = 51) on cyberbullying and online harassment to summarize the trends in the existing literature and note gaps in foci. The results synthesize how students wish university administrators would prevent and respond to cyberbullying. This review concludes by offering critiques of the field's oversampling of White, traditionally aged college students and recommendations in an effort to advance the understanding of how cyberbullying affects <i>all</i> college students.</p>","PeriodicalId":48139,"journal":{"name":"Violence and Victims","volume":" ","pages":"477-500"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-07-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144006485","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Lynn Langton, Nicholas Thomas, Jaclyn Houston-Kolnik, Peyton Attaway, Jenna Dole
{"title":"Geographic Disparities in Who Receives Victim Services.","authors":"Lynn Langton, Nicholas Thomas, Jaclyn Houston-Kolnik, Peyton Attaway, Jenna Dole","doi":"10.1891/VV-2023-0139","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1891/VV-2023-0139","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study uses data from the National Crime Victimization Survey to examine geographic variations in the receipt of victim services for victims of violence. Research has long demonstrated that there are differences in victimization risk and who is victimized across different regions and by urbanicity. Examination of these differences when it comes to victim services has not been previously examined on a national level. Findings show that geography does matter in the likelihood of receiving services, especially for victims of serious violence, and even after controlling for other factors related to the use of victim services. The implications of the findings, possible explanations for the geographic differences, limitations of the study, and opportunities for future research are discussed.</p>","PeriodicalId":48139,"journal":{"name":"Violence and Victims","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-07-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144609984","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Correlates of Survivors' Satisfaction With Informal Support Relationships Following Sexual Assault Disclosure.","authors":"Casey Harris, Sarah E Ullman","doi":"10.1891/VV-2024-0187","DOIUrl":"10.1891/VV-2024-0187","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Sexual assault (SA) is a prevalent issue that can impact survivors' relationships. Most research has examined the effects of SA on couples, with much less research examining effects on relationships with friends and family. The current study examined correlates of survivors' relationship satisfaction using dyadic survey data (<i>N</i> = 432 matched pairs) from survivors regarding an informal support provider (SP) they told about their most upsetting SA. Several sets of variables were examined including demographic, preassault, relationship, and postassault factors. A composite regression model showed that several variables were significantly related to higher levels of relationship satisfaction with the informal SP told about assault, including the following: identifying as Hispanic or Latina/x ethnicity, having a higher level of education, greater relationship importance, experiencing more positive social support upon disclosure, and being more satisfied with social support from SP. Implications for clinicians and prevention educators are drawn to improve survivor and informal SP well-being following SA.</p>","PeriodicalId":48139,"journal":{"name":"Violence and Victims","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-07-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12313194/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144609983","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}