Description
Adults may think of teenage relationships as superficial, short-lived, and insignificant. However, a growing field of research suggests that behaviors in teen relationships shape future adult relationships. The 2015 National Youth Risk Behavior Survey found that 1 in 10 adolescents have been hit, pushed, or hurt by a weapon or other object by a dating partner.1 In addition, 23% of females and 14% of males have experienced sexual violence or coercion in their dating relationships before the age of 18.2
Source
Language
English
Authors
Caroline Novas, Elina Mir
Publication
National Center for Health Research
