Partner controlling behaviors appear to be associated with relationship violence
Monday, April 4, 2011 - 17:30
in Psychology & Sociology
Having a significant other who exhibits controlling behaviors appears to be associated with increased physical and sexual relationship violence, according to a report in the April issue of Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, one of the JAMA/Archives journals. However, young women experiencing these behaviors are more hesitant to answer questions about relationship violence.