An Investigation of the Relationship between History of Domestic Violence in Childhood and Dating Violence Cover Image

Çocukluktaki Aile İçi Şiddet Öyküsü ile Flört Şiddeti Arasındaki İlişkinin İncelenmesi
An Investigation of the Relationship between History of Domestic Violence in Childhood and Dating Violence

Author(s): Veda Bilican Gökkaya, Meral Öztürk
Subject(s): Behaviorism, Studies in violence and power, Family and social welfare
Published by: Celal Bayar Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Enstitüsü
Keywords: Violence; Domestic violence; Dating; Dating violence;

Summary/Abstract: This study analysed the relationship between using and receiving dating violence and the history of family violence in childhood (witnessing violence between parents, being subjected to violence and the type of violence experienced). The research was based on the correlational model. In the study, a personal information form and a questionnaire developed by the researchers were used. 792 students from various departments in different universities participated in the study. In the analysis of the data Chi-Square Test of Independence was performed to reveal the relationship between variables. According to the findings, the participants' level of being perpetrators and victims was quite high. Psychological violence was the most frequently used and received type of violence by participants. Witnessing family violence in childhood increased both using and receiving violence. There was no relationship between being exposed to family violence and being a perpetrator, but those who experienced violence in childhood were more likely to be victims of violence in dating relationships Finally, no relationship has been found between the type of domestic violence experienced in childhood and being a perpetrator/victim in a dating relationship. Findings reveal that childhood experiences of family violence are important determinants of violence in a dating relationship.

  • Issue Year: 19/2021
  • Issue No: 04
  • Page Range: 219-240
  • Page Count: 22
  • Language: Turkish