ERIC Number: EJ1321966
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2021
Pages: 8
Abstractor: As Provided
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ISSN: ISSN-0744-8481
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Adverse Childhood Experiences and Interpersonal Violence among College Students: Does a Relationship Exist?
Cprek, Sarah E.; Fisher, Bonnie S.; McDonald, Madelyn J.; McDaniel, Honour M.; Williamson, Lucy; Williams, Corrine M.
Journal of American College Health, v69 n8 p913-920 2021
Objective: Previous research has found women who experience eight or more Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) are 3.5 times as likely to be victims of adult IPV. This study examined the relationship between ACEs and IPV (physical violence, sexual violence, psychological violence, and stalking) among college students. Participants: This study was conducted among undergraduate students (N = 2,900) at two large, non-profit, public universities in the United States. Methods: Students completed a web-based survey addressing self-reported ACEs and violence that occurred within the current academic year. Chi-square tests and logistic regression models were used to evaluate the relationship between ACEs and violence. Results: College students with higher ACE scores were more likely to experience violence. Students with ACE scores of four or higher were between 1.9-4.9 times more likely to experience violence. A dose response relationship was found between ACE score and experiences of violence. Conclusions: Campus violence prevention programs may benefit from incorporating discussion of ACEs into programing.
Descriptors: Violence, Interpersonal Relationship, Student Surveys, Student Attitudes, Victims, Antisocial Behavior, State Universities, Correlation, Scores, Prevention, Undergraduate Students, Child Abuse, Child Neglect, Case Studies, Likert Scales, Race, Gender Differences, Parent Background, Educational Attainment, Sexual Identity, Sexuality, Dating (Social), Sexual Abuse, Risk, Rape
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
Sponsor: National Institutes of Health (NIH) (DHHS)
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Grant or Contract Numbers: 5R21HD069897