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Wardle, Elizabeth Ann; Furgerson, Karen; Davis, Rebecca; Schultz, Tara – Journal on Educational Psychology, 2015
Initially, survey research was conducted to examine the economic impact on domestic violence within a two-county area in South Texas. Surveys were distributed to the police departments in these areas to obtain this information. Once the data were collected, there was evidence that the downturn in the economy was having an effect on family…
Descriptors: Experiential Learning, Citizen Participation, Family Violence, Service Learning
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Mason, Brandon; Smithey, Martha – Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 2012
This study examines Merton's Classical Strain Theory (1938) as a causative factor in intimate partner violence among college students. We theorize that college students experience general life strain and cumulative strain as they pursue the goal of a college degree. We test this strain on the likelihood of using intimate partner violence. Strain…
Descriptors: Family Violence, Psychology, College Students, Dating (Social)