Interpersonal Violence among Adolescents

Dear Colleagues,

In this Special Issue of the Healthcare journal titled “Interpersonal Violence among Adolescents”, we will explore the phenomenon known as adolescent dating violence (ADV), a serious and troubling public health problem with detrimental short- and long-term consequences. ADV has been linked to a variety of health problems and is associated with a number of contextual settings (such as the family, school, community, and social networks). Physical, sexual, and mental abuse among adolescents have been tied to depression, anxiety, alcohol and drug abuse, suicide, STIs, and other risky health-related behavioral outcomes.

Various studies have highlighted gender differences in both the way males and females experience different types of dating violence and the magnitude of adverse health outcomes. The resulting outcomes encompass school violence-related experiences and behaviors, school performance, role functioning, and risky behavior effects on health. This Special Issue will therefore highlight the importance of implementing preventive actions to not only reduce ADV but also prevent revictimization. Given that prevention should not only be limited to schools but also integrated into the community, ADV intervention programs should address multifactorial components that include individual, relationship, school counselor, community, and societal dynamics. Therefore, this Special Issue will address the behavioral and social determinants of health and showcase research in underserved communities and demographic subgroups.

Dr. Sarah Buxbaum
Dr. Rima H. Tawk
Guest Editors

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• dating violence/interpersonal violence or partner violence
• physical violence/physical attack/physical maltreatment
• verbal violence
• psychological abuse
• sexual abuse
• coercive behavior
• risky behavior health-related outcomes
• mental health
• substance abuse
• alcohol abuse
• STIs
• prevention