College students' coercive sexting and intimate partner violence perpetration in shorter- and longer-term relationships

This study examines the moderating role of relationship length on the association between coercive sexting and intimate partner violence (IPV) perpetration. Research has supported a positive association between coercive sexting and IPV perpetration ( Drouin et al., 2015), though no prior research ha...

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Authors: Jensen, Mary Christine (Author) ; Garner, Alisa Renee (Author) ; Basting, Evan Jacob (Author) ; Medenblik, Alyssa Marie (Author) ; Sullivan, Jacqueline (Author) ; Son, Stella (Author) ; Stuart, Gregory Lyal (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Published: 2024
In: Violence and victims
Year: 2024, Volume: 39, Issue: 6, Pages: 681-693
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Keywords:
coercive sexting
College students
Intimate Partner Violence
relationship length
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Summary:This study examines the moderating role of relationship length on the association between coercive sexting and intimate partner violence (IPV) perpetration. Research has supported a positive association between coercive sexting and IPV perpetration ( Drouin et al., 2015), though no prior research has examined how relationship length moderates this association. To test this relationship, we administered a multipart questionnaire online to 798 undergraduate participants (79% White, 77% female, Mage = 19.1 years) currently in a relationship. We assessed physical, psychological, and sexual IPV perpetration. Relationship length moderated the link between coercive sexting and sexual IPV perpetration. More specifically, the association was stronger in longer-term compared to shorter-term relationships. These results carry implications for future research and IPV education and intervention programs, suggesting that they should incorporate coercive sexting into their curriculums and target newer couples.
Item Description:Literaturverzeichnis: Seite 691-693
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ISSN:1945-7073
DOI:10.1891/VV-2024-0065