YOUNG ADULTS' MOTIVATIONS FOR DIGITAL DATING VIOLENCE BEHAVIORS
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https://doi.org/10.15547/tjs.2024.s.01.002Keywords:
digital dating violence, causes, phenomenological research, university studentsAbstract
This study investigates the prevalence and motivations behind digital dating violence among young adults. Through a qualitative phenomenological approach, 193 university students were interviewed. Findings indicate that a significant proportion (78.23%) of participants have engaged in digital dating violence, with women demonstrating higher rates than men. Common motivations include anger, excessive love, fear of loss, attention seeking, jealousy, revenge, sadness, insecurity, and joking. Understanding these diverse motivations is essential for developing effective prevention and intervention strategies to address this prevalent issue.
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