The Role of Cultural Factors on Dating Aggression and Delinquency Among Latino Youth

Autor: Anjuli Fahlberg, Maria Espinola, Chiara Sabina, Carlos A. Cuevas
Rok vydání: 2018
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Zdroj: Journal of Interpersonal Violence. 36:NP2137-2163NP
ISSN: 1552-6518
0886-2605
DOI: 10.1177/0886260518755486
Popis: There is limited research comparatively evaluating delinquency and dating aggression among Latino youth. This analysis examines the rates and cultural correlates associated with delinquency and dating aggression among Latino youth using data from the Dating Violence Among Latino Adolescents study. The study surveyed 1,525 Latino adolescents between the ages of 12 and 18 years about past-year dating aggression perpetration and delinquency. Dating aggression perpetration and delinquency rates and relative risk ratios are presented. Logistic regression analyses examined the role of cultural factors on the perpetration of dating aggression and delinquent behaviors. Results showed that cultural factors had differential influence on dating aggression versus delinquency. Specifically, victimization, acculturation, and familial support were associated with dating aggression whereas only victimization and familial support were associated with delinquency. The results provide guidance for intervention and prevention efforts with Latino youth, particularly on the need for cultural consideration and the supportive role family can play in addressing these behaviors.
Databáze: OpenAIRE