The Relationship Between Violence Tendency and Dating Violence Attitude in Students of Health Sciences

Abstract

The Relationship Between Violence Tendency and Dating Violence Attitude in Students of Health Sciences

Abstract

Purpose The aim of this study was to determine the levels of violence tendency and dating violence attitudes of university students and the risk factors affecting violence tendency and dating violence attitudes. Method The study is a descriptive and correlational study. University students between the ages of 18-25 with at least one dating experience were included 365 students participated in the study. Results There was a statistically significant, weakly negative linear relationship between violent tendency and dating violence attitudes. Being male, being exposed to domestic violence and being exposed to partner violence increase the tendency to violence. Being a girl and having a high level of father’s education increased the attitude towards dating violence, while having a broken family structure and being exposed to partner violence decreased the attitude towards dating violence. Conclusions University students studying at the faculty of health sciences have low violence tendencies and positive attitudes towards dating violence. Regular screening of young people for early detection of violent tendencies and the establishment of referral systems to ensure that victims of violence receive the necessary support can be recommended.

Keywords

• violence tendency
• dating violence
• dating violence attitude
• health sciences students

Ethical Statement

Before the research was conducted, permission was obtained from Istanbul University – Cerrahpasa Social and Human Sciences Research Ethics Committee (Date: 06.12.2022, Decision Number: 2022/427) and institutional permission was obtained from Istanbul University – Cerrahpasa Faculty of Health Sciences Dean's Office. Permission to use the scales was obtained. The study process was explained to the university students who volunteered to participate in the study and their consent was obtained. Helsinki Declaration rules were followed in the study.

Thanks

The authors thank the students who participated in the study.

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