My Boyfriend is Stalking Me ….. Part 2-that’s a really red flag

Dr Meredith JonesTimestamps (00:15) Combo of dating violence types(02:20) Severity of dating violence (06:00) Most common dating violence(08:25) Power-based violence (09:13) Effects of negative childhood events (13:27) Females with more power (14:40) Pepetraotr tactics The discussion of dating violence continues in part two of this series with clinical psychologist, Dr. Meredith Jones. Dr. Bola Sogade begins this episode with an example of a scenario with multiple dating violence types, psychological and physical. Psychological violence is most common in adolescents. This form of dating violence may involve a partner checking the partner’s phone, telling the partner what to wear, threatening to hurt themselves, or anything that is controlling. It is the most common form of dating violence for adolescents for multiple reasons for this. For many adolescents, it is their first-time experiencing these strong emotions. Also, the prefrontal cortex is not fully developed until age 25. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the World Health Organization identify dating violence as a serious public health concern. In a Strive Study of 12 through 18-year-olds, 69% reported some form of dating violence. If you have not experienced dating violence, someone you know probably has. It is important to note that both genders may be perpetrators or victims of any form of dating violence. Dr. Jones and Dr. Sogade also discuss power-based violence. Gender and power dynamics in relationships can intensify hostility and coercion. There are unique risks associated with power bases violence. For example, adolescent girls who have experienced sexual coercion are more likely to engage in health-risk behaviors. Dr. Jones explains situations where an individual becomes dependent on their partner which causes a higher chance of power-based violence. Growing up in poverty, not having a relationship with parents, and other events can cause an individual to be more dependent on their partner if they are providing emotional or financial support. Certain groups of people are also more at risk of benign a victim of dating violence. Being a young mom, identifying as LGBT, having a disability, and having certain races and ethnicities increase the risk of dating violence. It is important for healthcare providers to think of each adolescent in context and understand their risks based on their identity. Dr. Sogade and Dr. Jones finish this episode by discussing the tactics of perpetrators and giving listeners advice on understanding these tactics. First. Dr. Jones explains that it is important to understand what a healthy relationship looks like for you. After this, she gives examples of red flags of perpetrators, such as not respecting your boundaries or reproductive freedom.#datingviolence #adolescentrelationships #powerviolence #psychology #healthriskbehaviors #redflags #healthydating #healthyrelationship Support the show