Relationship between self-esteem, perception of gender and attitudes towards dating violence among university students

Yilmaz F. A., ŞENER TAPLAK A.

PERSPECTIVES IN PSYCHIATRIC CARE, vol.57, no.2, pp.911-919, 2021 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 57 Issue: 2
  • Publication Date: 2021
  • Doi Number: 10.1111/ppc.12634
  • Journal Name: PERSPECTIVES IN PSYCHIATRIC CARE
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), Scopus, Academic Search Premier, CINAHL, EMBASE, MEDLINE, Psycinfo
  • Page Numbers: pp.911-919
  • Keywords: attitudes towards dating violence, perception of gender, self-esteem, Student
  • Yozgat Bozok University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Purpose The aim of this study was to determine the relationship between self-esteem, perception of gender, and attitudes towards dating violence among university students. Design and Methods This descriptive study with a correlational and cross-sectional design was conducted with the participation of 686 university students. Findings Mother's educational level, gender, having a dating relationship, being exposed to dating violence in the relationship, perception of gender, self-esteem, and being exposed to/witnessing sexual/domestic violence were determined to be statistically significant predictive factors of the attitudes of the students towards dating violence. Practice Implications Nurses should plan evidence-based and individualized counseling services for young people who are the victims of dating violence by considering possible risk factors.