Summary
This cross-sectional study of 492 Spanish adolescents examined relationships between beliefs in romantic myths, offline dating violence victimisation, and cyber dating violence victimisation. Offline dating violence victimisation and romantic myths were significant predictors of both cyber-control and cyber-aggression victimisation for both sexes, though explained variance was higher for girls. The findings suggest offline and online dating violence are interconnected phenomena, with implications for integrated prevention programming.
Regional applicability
Whilst conducted in Spain, the psychological constructs and adolescent dating patterns studied are likely relevant to United Kingdom contexts. However, direct application would benefit from UK-based validation, particularly given potential differences in cultural attitudes towards romantic relationships and digital safety education provision.
Key measures
Cyber-control victimisation, cyber-aggression victimisation, offline dating violence victimisation (physical, verbal–emotional, relational), beliefs in romantic love myths
Outcomes reported
The study analysed correlations among cyber dating violence victimisation, offline dating violence victimisation, and adolescents' beliefs in romantic love myths. Regression analyses identified offline dating violence victimisation and romantic myths as significant predictors of cyber-control and cyber-aggression victimisation.
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