Citation
Tillyer, M. S. (2015). The Relationship Between Childhood Maltreatment and Adolescent Violent Victimization.
Crime and Delinquency. vol. 61 (7) pp. 973-995
Abstract
Research has identified numerous negative consequences of childhood maltreatment, including poor academic performance, psychological distress, and delinquency. To date, studies examining childhood maltreatment and subsequent victimization have largely focused on the relationship between childhood sexual abuse and intimate partner abuse in adulthood. It is unclear, however, if maltreatment during childhood is related to subsequent violent victimization during adolescence. Theories of victimization, in combination with the existing literature on the causes and consequences of childhood maltreatment, suggest that these experiences would be correlated. This study used longitudinal data from a nationally representative sample of adolescents to examine whether childhood maltreatment is empirically related to subsequent adolescent violent victimization, and if so, whether this relationship can be explained by existing victimization theories. Findings indicate that a significant relationship exists between childhood maltreatment and adolescent violent victimization, and that a risky lifestyle appears to mediate the relationship. © 2012, © The Author(s) 2012.
URL
http://dx.doi.org/10.1177%2F0011128712461121Keyword(s)
childhood maltreatment victimization violence
Notes
Export Date: 28 August 2015
Reference Type
Journal Article
Journal Title
Crime and Delinquency
Author(s)
Tillyer, M. S.
Year Published
2015
Volume Number
61
Issue Number
7
Pages
973-995
DOI
10.1177/0011128712461121
Reference ID
7750
