Influence of beliefs about romantic love on the justification of abusive behaviors among early adolescents
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Influence of beliefs about romantic love on the justification of abusive behaviors among early adolescentsFecha de publicación
2021-10Editor
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0140-1971Cita bibliográfica
Ruiz-Palomino, E., Ballester-Arnal, R., Giménez-García, C., & Gil-Llario, M. D. (2021). Influence of beliefs about romantic love on the justification of abusive behaviors among early adolescents. Journal of adolescence, 92, 126-136.Tipo de documento
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Introduction
Romantic experiences during adolescence have an important influence on functioning later in life. Romantic love has been associated with the acceptance of abusive behaviors. This study examined the ... [+]
Introduction
Romantic experiences during adolescence have an important influence on functioning later in life. Romantic love has been associated with the acceptance of abusive behaviors. This study examined the relationship between myths of romantic love and the perceived severity of different types of abusive behaviors, as well as the influence of gender.
Methods
The sample comprised 448 Spanish adolescents (M = 12.92 years old; SD = 0.85), of which 50.3% were male and 49.7% were female. Participants were evaluated in the school setting. The Perception of Abuse Scale and the Myths, Fallacies, and Misconceptions about Romantic Love Scale were administered.
Results
Statistically significant negative associations between the myths of romantic love and the perceived severity of abusive behaviors were found. Myths regarding possession, dedication, and exclusivity were associated with a lower perceived severity of abusive behaviors in adolescent males. Myths regarding the omnipotence of love were associated with a lower perceived severity of abusive behaviors in adolescent females. Believing in jealousy as a demonstration of love (myth of jealousy) and in the need to establish a steady union when you love someone (marriage myth) explained a lower perceived severity of abusive behaviors in regression models. However, being female and having these beliefs explained a higher perceived severity of abusive behaviors.
Conclusions
The myths of romantic love are already present during early adolescence. These beliefs are implicated in the construction of gender inequality and difficulties in the identification of dating abuse behavior severity. A gendered perspective is necessary to understand this issue. Early intervention strategies should address the cognitive and emotional components of intimate relationships. [-]
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Journal of Adolescence. Volume 92, October 2021, Pages 126-136Derechos de acceso
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