Association of Addictive Substance Use with Polyvictimization and Acceptance of Violence in Adolescent Couples

Isabel Cuadrado Gordillo, Guadalupe Martín-Mora Parra and Inmaculada Fernández Antelo
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Isabel Cuadrado Gordillo: Department of Psychology and Anthropology, University of Extremadura, 06071 Badajoz, Spain
Guadalupe Martín-Mora Parra: Department of Psychology and Anthropology, University of Extremadura, 06071 Badajoz, Spain
Inmaculada Fernández Antelo: Department of Psychology and Anthropology, University of Extremadura, 06071 Badajoz, Spain

IJERPH, 2021, vol. 18, issue 15, 1-12

Abstract: Theoretical framework: The objectives of this study were to analyse the possible influence that some variables such as substance use (alcohol and marijuana) might have on relevant aspects related to violence in adolescent dating (victimization, frequency of violence and acceptance of violence). Methods: The sample included 2577 adolescents between the ages of 14 and 18. The instruments used were two questionnaires. The first identified and analysed the types and frequency of violence experienced by the victims, and their acceptance of violence. The second analysed the use of alcohol and marijuana in adolescents. Results: The results indicate that victims frequently take on the role of polyvictims, suffering aggression in up to more than five different forms at the same time. Furthermore, it was found that this phenomenon is precipitated by substance use, the frequency of abuse and the acceptance of violence in a cycle of mutual interaction.

Keywords: dating violence; adolescents; polyvictims; alcohol use; marijuana use; acceptance of violence (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: I I1 I3 Q Q5 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2021
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