Associations Between Childhood Maltreatment and Young Adult Romantic Relationships: A Focus on Gender Differences

Authors

L. Kris Gowen, Portland State UniversityFollow
Celina Kishna, Portland State University

Published In

Focal Point: Youth, Young Adults, & Mental Health. Healthy Relationships

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

Summer 2011

Subjects

Child abuse -- Effect on adult relationships, Child abuse -- Sex differences, Conduct disorders in young adults -- Effect of child abuse on

Abstract

Two recent studies investigated the associations between experiencing maltreatment in childhood and dating aggression and interpersonal problems in young adult romantic relationships, with a focus on gender differences.

Description

Forms part of the ongoing Focal Point series "Data Trends."

Persistent Identifier

http://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/15819

Citation Details

Gowen, L.K., & Kishna, C. (2011). Associations Between Childhood Maltreatment and Young Adult Romantic Relationships: A Focus on Gender Differences. 25 (1). Focal Point: Youth, Young Adults, & Mental Health. Healthy Relationships, Summer 2011, pages 19-20.