Relationship violence in adolescence

Adolesc Med State Art Rev. 2007 Dec;18(3):530-43, viii.

Abstract

Previous experience with violence or a deficit in interpersonal skills may lead to violence in adolescent relationships. In this article we focus on various forms of interpersonal violence (bullying, sexual harassment, coercion, and relationship violence) that adolescents may experience and pay special attention to risk factors, help-seeking behaviors, and sequelae.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adolescent Behavior / psychology*
  • Aggression / psychology*
  • Coercion*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Interpersonal Relations*
  • Male
  • Peer Group
  • Risk Factors
  • Sexual Harassment / psychology*
  • Social Environment
  • Social Support
  • Socioeconomic Factors
  • United States