Adolescents’ Perceptions of Family Violence Risks

John Chapin; Grace Coleman

doi:10.1007/s10896-014-9634-1

Adolescents’ Perceptions of Family Violence Risks

John Chapin, Grace Coleman

Penn State Beaver

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Nearly one-third (28.4 %) of adolescents experience some form of physical assault in the home. A survey of 176 adolescents documents optimistic bias; adolescents believe they are less likely than others to become victims of family violence. Elements of the Health Belief Model, perceived susceptibility and perceived severity, predicted optimistic bias. The study also considers the impact vicarious experience through the media on adolescent risk perception.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	757-761
Number of pages	5
Journal	Journal of Family Violence
Volume	29
Issue number	7
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/s10896-014-9634-1
State	Published - Oct 2014

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Social Sciences (miscellaneous)
Sociology and Political Science
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