Jeff R. Temple – författare

Adolescent Dating Violence: Theory, Research, and Prevention summarizes the course, risk/protective factors, consequences and treatment/prevention of adolescent dating violence. Dating violence is defined as physical, sexual, psychological, and cyber behavior meant to cause emotional, physical, or social harm to a current or former intimate partner. The book discusses research design and measurement in the field, focuses on the recent influx of longitudinal studies, and examines prevention and intervention initiatives. Divided into five sections, the book begins by reviewing theory on and consequences of dating violence. Section II discusses risk factors and protective factors such as peer influences, substance use, and past exposure to violence in the family of origin. Section III discusses how social and cultural factors can influence teen dating violence, addressing the prevalence of dating violence among different ethnicities and among LGBTQ teens, and the influence of social media. Section IV discusses recent research priorities including gender inequality, measurement, psychological abuse, and the dual nature of dating violence during adolescence. Section V reviews evidence-based practice for treatment and prevention across various age groups and settings. Encompasses physical, sexual, psychological and cyber violence Introduces theory on dating violence Emphasizes results from longitudinal studies and intervention initiatives Highlights the influence of social media and technology on dating violence Discusses ethnic, gender and other social and cultural differences in prevalence Examines evidence-based practice in treatment and prevention

Adolescent Dating Violence: Theory, Research, and Prevention summarizes the course, risk/protective factors, consequences and treatment/prevention of adolescent dating violence. Dating violence is defined as physical, sexual, psychological, and cyber behavior meant to cause emotional, physical, or social harm to a current or former intimate partner. The book discusses research design and measurement in the field, focuses on the recent influx of longitudinal studies, and examines prevention and intervention initiatives. Divided into five sections, the book begins by reviewing theory on and consequences of dating violence. Section II discusses risk factors and protective factors such as peer influences, substance use, and past exposure to violence in the family of origin. Section III discusses how social and cultural factors can influence teen dating violence, addressing the prevalence of dating violence among different ethnicities and among LGBTQ teens, and the influence of social media. Section IV discusses recent research priorities including gender inequality, measurement, psychological abuse, and the dual nature of dating violence during adolescence. Section V reviews evidence-based practice for treatment and prevention across various age groups and settings.- Encompasses physical, sexual, psychological and cyber violence- Introduces theory on dating violence- Emphasizes results from longitudinal studies and intervention initiatives- Highlights the influence of social media and technology on dating violence- Discusses ethnic, gender and other social and cultural differences in prevalence- Examines evidence-based practice in treatment and prevention

Addressing the critical issue of adolescent dating violence, this comprehensive volume in the Advances in Psychotherapy series provides mental health professionals with the essential tools for recognizing, assessing, and treating victims and perpetrators. The authors expertly explore the diagnostic guidelines, theories, and treatment options, with a focus on those most at risk for dating violence - youth aged 10-24 years. Emphasizing a gender-inclusive and intersectional approach, the text challenges common myths and provides evidence-based recommendations for several effective interventions that can be used in schools and correctional institutions. A detailed case example offers insights into the different aspects of assessment, treatment, and client and school follow-up. This book equips clinical psychologists, child psychologists, educational and school psychologists, forensic psychologists, and students with the latest research and practical resources to respond to adolescent dating violence with care and urgency.

Addressing the critical issue of adolescent dating violence, this comprehensive volume in the Advances in Psychotherapy series provides mental health professionals with the essential tools for recognizing, assessing, and treating victims and perpetrators. The authors expertly explore the diagnostic guidelines, theories, and treatment options, with a focus on those most at risk for dating violence - youth aged 10-24 years. Emphasizing a gender-inclusive and intersectional approach, the text challenges common myths and provides evidence-based recommendations for several effective interventions that can be used in schools and correctional institutions. A detailed case example offers insights into the different aspects of assessment, treatment, and client and school follow-up. This book equips clinical psychologists, child psychologists, educational and school psychologists, forensic psychologists, and students with the latest research and practical resources to respond to adolescent dating violence with care and urgency.

In the current debate around sexting, this book gives a nuanced account of motives, contexts and possible risks of intimate digital communication.    Authors discuss how social media shape new dating opportunities through apps and dating sites, how sexting fits within individual’s relational and sexual development. They examine the relationships between sexting, health and sexual risk behaviours and focusing on adolescents, further highlight which role parents can play in relational and sexual education.Chapters cover topics such as abusive sexting behaviours in the context of dating violence and slut shaming, media discourses concerning sexting and the legal framework in several countries that shape the context of sexting. This edited collection will be of great interest to academics and students of communication studies, psychology, health sciences and sociology, as well as policy makers and the general public interested in current debates on how social media are used for intimate communication.

In the current debate around sexting, this book gives a nuanced account of motives, contexts and possible risks of intimate digital communication.    Authors discuss how social media shape new dating opportunities through apps and dating sites, how sexting fits within individual’s relational and sexual development. They examine the relationships between sexting, health and sexual risk behaviours and focusing on adolescents, further highlight which role parents can play in relational and sexual education.Chapters cover topics such as abusive sexting behaviours in the context of dating violence and slut shaming, media discourses concerning sexting and the legal framework in several countries that shape the context of sexting. This edited collection will be of great interest to academics and students of communication studies, psychology, health sciences and sociology, as well as policy makers and the general public interested in current debates on how social media are used for intimate communication.