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Childhood adversity, trauma and maltreatment have been linked to intimate partner violence (IPV) in adulthood, with many survivors experiencing revictimization. The majority of research in this area focuses on established adults, and does not highlight the mechanism between childhood adversity and IPV. This study examines the impact childhood adversity has on the perceived acceptability of less-obvious abusive behaviors, or “yellow flags”, in young adult romantic and friendly relationships amongst Arizona State University undergraduates (M age = 20.4). Hierarchical multiple regressions indicated that young adults are more permissive of yellow flag behaviors in their friendships, as does the frequency of said behavior. Age, sex, minority status, and type of adversity experienced are significantly correlated with increased acceptability and frequency. No significant findings were found for romantic relationships, but may have been limited by sample demographics and the pool from which participants were drawn.
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Title
- Childhood adversity and its relationship with intimate partner violence in young adults.
Contributors
- Martin, Beth (Author)
- Black, Candace J. (Thesis director)
- Cavanaugh Toft, Carolyn (Committee member)
- Department of Psychology (Contributor)
- Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor)
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2020-05
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