Adolescent Perspectives on Sexual Violence
A special issue of Behavioral Sciences (ISSN 2076-328X). This special issue belongs to the section "Social Psychology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 October 2025) | Viewed by 760
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Interpersonal violence victimization, including dating violence, sexual violence, and stalking, during adolescence is associated with victimization, substance use, suicidal ideation, and health and behavioral issues during adulthood. Females, racial and ethnic minority populations, and sexual minority youths experience greater prevalence rates of interpersonal violence victimization. This Special Issue aims to advance the literature on adolescent sexual violence victimization, prevalence rate disparities, risk factors and correlates of adolescent interpersonal violence victimization, and culturally relevant prevention and intervention efforts. We welcome theoretical and empirical contributions that extend the knowledge on this topic, and translational and/or interdisciplinary research is of particular interest to address this public health issue across disciplines.
Dr. Abigail H. Conley
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- interpersonal violence
- sexual assault
- dating violence
- adolescents
- youth
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