Using peers to influence dating relationships: an evaluation of a dating violence prevention program

Author(s)Turner, Cami Jane
Date Accessioned2020-09-14T12:14:45Z
Date Available2020-09-14T12:14:45Z
Publication Date2006
AbstractThe purpose of this thesis is to examine the roles that peers play in abusive dating relationships through a primary prevention program, Safe Dates Theater Project (SDTP). The SDTP is funded through the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and was incorporated into the ninth-grade health curriculum in a public high school in a mid-Atlantic state. Data for this exploratory study was collected from pre-tests given to students before participation in the SDTP, and post-tests given after the SDTP was completed. Students were queried about their knowledge and attitudes about dating violence and post-tests were used to determine if the program succeeded in changing attitudes. Results indicated that, overall, the SDTP achieved moderate success in expanding students' knowledge and understandings of abusive relationships. Results also indicated that friends continue to play a central role in young adolescents' dating relationships. Future research directions and policy implications are also discussed.en_US
AdvisorMiller, Susan L.
DegreeM.A.
DepartmentUniversity of Delaware, Department Sociology and Criminal Justice
Unique Identifier83979643
URLhttps://udspace.udel.edu/handle/19716/27511
PublisherUniversity of Delawareen_US
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dc.subject.lcshDating violence -- United States
dc.subject.lcshViolence -- United States -- Prevention
dc.subject.lcshHigh school students -- United States -- Attitudes
TitleUsing peers to influence dating relationships: an evaluation of a dating violence prevention programen_US
TypeThesisen_US
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