Cyber Dating Violence Prevention Programs in Universal Populations: A Systematic Review

Overview

Journal Psychol Res Behav Manag

Publisher Dove Medical Press

Specialty Social Sciences

Date 2020 Dec 10

PMID 33299362

Citations 8

Authors

Nuria Galende

Naiara Ozamiz-Etxebarria

Joana Jaureguizar

Iratxe Redondo

Affiliations

Soon will be listed here.

Abstract

Although the technological revolution of recent decades has produced undeniable advances, it has also generated problems derived from new forms of human communication, especially among the younger population. This is the case with cyber dating violence, a problem that affects between 12% and 56% of young couples, making the need for preventive intervention patently evident. This study attempts to fill a gap in the literature in this field, carrying out a systematic review of universal cyber dating violence prevention programs, analyzing their characteristics and the evidence provided of their effectiveness. Following the PRISMA method, only 3 programs met the inclusion criteria: the DARSI program, the Dat-e Adolescence program and the Brief Incremental Theory of Personality (ITP) adolescent dating violence prevention program. All were reported to be effective, based on different indicators. Given the small body of work published to date and the limitations of the aforementioned programs, future research should aim to design and validate a greater number of programs that serve as tools for addressing this problem in a timely manner, in order to avoid not only the serious consequences it has for victims, but also its escalation towards adulthood.

Citing Articles

Dating violence perpetration and victimization among high schoolers from public and private schools in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Moraes C, Faus D, Castro M, Reichenheim M, Junger W, Taquette S Cad Saude Publica. 2025; 40(12):e00149923.

PMID: 39936745 PMC: 11805507. DOI: 10.1590/0102-311XEN149923.

Cyber Dating Violence: How Is It Perceived in Early Adolescence?.

Redondo I, Ozamiz-Etxebarria N, Jaureguizar J, Dosil-Santamaria M Behav Sci (Basel). 2024; 14(11).

PMID: 39594374 PMC: 11591522. DOI: 10.3390/bs14111074.

The Role of Intrasexual Competition and the Big 5 in the Perpetration of Digital Dating Abuse.

Bhogal M, Taylor M Evol Psychol. 2024; 22(4):14747049241288188.

PMID: 39380406 PMC: 11468318. DOI: 10.1177/14747049241288188.

Adolescents' Perceptions of Sexuality: A Qualitative Study.

Ventura-Miranda M, Alcaraz-Cordoba A, Alcaraz-Cordoba T, Molina-Torres G, Fernandez-Medina I, Ruiz-Fernandez M Healthcare (Basel). 2023; 11(20).

PMID: 37893831 PMC: 10606393. DOI: 10.3390/healthcare11202757.

An Analysis of Risk and Protective Factors Associated with Cyber-Dating Violence Victimization of Adolescent Girls: An Ecological Perspective.

Wallace A, Langevin R, Hebert M J Child Adolesc Trauma. 2023; :1-13.

PMID: 37359467 PMC: 10225769. DOI: 10.1007/s40653-023-00558-6.

References

Moher D, Liberati A, Tetzlaff J, Altman D . Preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses: the PRISMA statement. PLoS Med. 2009; 6(7):e1000097. PMC: 2707599. DOI: 10.1371/journal.pmed.1000097. View

Connolly J, Furman W, Konarski R . The role of peers in the emergence of heterosexual romantic relationships in adolescence. Child Dev. 2000; 71(5):1395-408. DOI: 10.1111/1467-8624.00235. View

Yeager D, Trzesniewski K, Tirri K, Nokelainen P, Dweck C . Adolescents' implicit theories predict desire for vengeance after peer conflicts: correlational and experimental evidence. Dev Psychol. 2011; 47(4):1090-107. DOI: 10.1037/a0023769. View

Williams T, Connolly J, Pepler D, Craig W, Laporte L . Risk models of dating aggression across different adolescent relationships: a developmental psychopathology approach. J Consult Clin Psychol. 2008; 76(4):622-32. DOI: 10.1037/0022-006X.76.4.622. View

Garzon Segura A, Carcedo Gonzalez R . Effectiveness of a Prevention Program for Gender-Based Intimate Partner Violence at a Colombian Primary School. Front Psychol. 2020; 10:3012. PMC: 6985582. DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2019.03012. View

Foshee V, Bauman K, Arriaga X, HELMS R, Koch G, Linder G . An evaluation of Safe Dates, an adolescent dating violence prevention program. Am J Public Health. 1998; 88(1):45-50. PMC: 1508378. DOI: 10.2105/ajph.88.1.45. View

Foshee V, Benefield T, Ennett S, Bauman K, Suchindran C . Longitudinal predictors of serious physical and sexual dating violence victimization during adolescence. Prev Med. 2004; 39(5):1007-16. DOI: 10.1016/j.ypmed.2004.04.014. View

Stonard K, Bowen E, Walker K, Price S . "They'll Always Find a Way to Get to You": Technology Use in Adolescent Romantic Relationships and Its Role in Dating Violence and Abuse. J Interpers Violence. 2015; 32(14):2083-2117. DOI: 10.1177/0886260515590787. View

Fellmeth G, Heffernan C, Nurse J, Habibula S, Sethi D . Educational and skills-based interventions for preventing relationship and dating violence in adolescents and young adults. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2013; (6):CD004534. PMC: 11521359. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD004534.pub3. View

10.

Ojanen T, Boonmongkon P, Samakkeekarom R, Samoh N, Cholratana M, Guadamuz T . Connections between online harassment and offline violence among youth in Central Thailand. Child Abuse Negl. 2015; 44:159-69. PMC: 4461520. DOI: 10.1016/j.chiabu.2015.04.001. View

11.

Zweig J, Dank M, Yahner J, Lachman P . The rate of cyber dating abuse among teens and how it relates to other forms of teen dating violence. J Youth Adolesc. 2013; 42(7):1063-77. DOI: 10.1007/s10964-013-9922-8. View

12.

OLeary K, Slep A . Prevention of partner violence by focusing on behaviors of both young males and females. Prev Sci. 2011; 13(4):329-39. DOI: 10.1007/s11121-011-0237-2. View

13.

Overbeek G, Ha T, Scholte R, de Kemp R, Engels R . Brief report: Intimacy, passion, and commitment in romantic relationships--validation of a 'triangular love scale' for adolescents. J Adolesc. 2007; 30(3):523-8. DOI: 10.1016/j.adolescence.2006.12.002. View

14.

Carrascosa L, Cava M, Buelga S, de Jesus S . Reduction of sexist attitudes, romantic myths, and aggressive behaviors in adolescents: Efficacy of the DARSI program. Psicothema. 2019; 31(2):121-127. DOI: 10.7334/psicothema2018.245. View

15.

Wolfe D, Scott K, Wekerle C, Grasley C, Straatman A . Development and validation of the Conflict in Adolescent Dating Relationships Inventory. Psychol Assess. 2001; 13(2):277-93. View

16.

Lyndon A, Bonds-Raacke J, Cratty A . College students' Facebook stalking of ex-partners. Cyberpsychol Behav Soc Netw. 2011; 14(12):711-6. DOI: 10.1089/cyber.2010.0588. View

17.

Cava M, Buelga S, Carrascosa L, Ortega-Baron J . Relations among Romantic Myths, Offline Dating Violence Victimization and Cyber Dating Violence Victimization in Adolescents. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2020; 17(5). PMC: 7094208. DOI: 10.3390/ijerph17051551. View

18.

OLeary K, Slep A, Avery-Leaf S, Cascardi M . Gender differences in dating aggression among multiethnic high school students. J Adolesc Health. 2008; 42(5):473-9. DOI: 10.1016/j.jadohealth.2007.09.012. View

19.

Wolfe D, Crooks C, Jaffe P, Chiodo D, Hughes R, Ellis W . A school-based program to prevent adolescent dating violence: a cluster randomized trial. Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med. 2009; 163(8):692-9. DOI: 10.1001/archpediatrics.2009.69. View

20.

Cava M, Tomas I, Buelga S, Carrascosa L . Loneliness, Depressive Mood and Cyberbullying Victimization in Adolescent Victims of Cyber Dating Violence. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2020; 17(12). PMC: 7345753. DOI: 10.3390/ijerph17124269. View