Physical, sexual and psychological abuse in high school dating relationships: prevalence rates and self-esteem issues

Article Abstract:

Experiencing physical and psychological abuse at the hands of the dating partners is common among adolescent relationships. More males than females experience physical abuse according to a study on the physical, sexual and psychological abuse in high school dating relationships. Despite differences in the male-female percentage, the level of physical abuse hardly differs by gender. Females show a greater tendency to remain in physically abusive relationships than males. Unlike psychological maltreatment, self-esteem of the victim is negatively correlated with the level of physical abuse.

Self-esteem, Self esteem, Dating violence

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Psychological maltreatment by siblings: an unrecognized form of abuse

Article Abstract:

Sibling abuse may have severe psychological effects on the child subjected to the abuse. It is typically perpetrated by an older sibling, which may be in the form of taunting, insults, isolation, physical violence, intimidation and other forms of psychological cruelty. These situations may be ignored by the parent or exacerbated by similar treatment. The abused child then becomes impaired in aspects of cognitive functioning, language development or motor coordinations and may have nightmares or be extremely active or shy.

Child abuse, Sibling rivalry, Brothers and sisters

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Gender differences of psychological abuse in high school dating relationships

Article Abstract:

A group of high school students was subjected to the Psychological Maltreatment of Women Inventory test. Very few students reported cases of psychological abuse, but those who did were correlated with instances of physical abuse as well. No correlations were found between stages of dating relationship or gender with cases of psychological abuse. The most frequently reported item by males was of their partners' insensitivity to their sexual needs.

Social aspects, Dating (Social customs)

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