Document Type
Dissertation
Degree
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Major/Program
Psychology
First Advisor's Name
Asia A. Eaton
First Advisor's Committee Title
Committee Chair
Second Advisor's Name
Dionne P. Stephens
Second Advisor's Committee Title
Committee Member
Third Advisor's Name
Miguel Á. Cano
Third Advisor's Committee Title
Committee Member
Fourth Advisor's Name
Timothy Hayes
Fourth Advisor's Committee Title
Committee Member
Keywords
Hispanic, Latina, intimate partner violence, technology
Date of Defense
11-5-2021
Abstract
This dissertation examines the experience of cyber dating abuse victimization among Latina women in emerging adulthood. There is particular emphasis on investigating the relationship between cyber dating abuse victimization and risk and protective factors. Study one implemented a strength-based approach to investigating culturally relevant factors against cyber dating abuse victimization. The relationship between acculturation and familial social support varied based on the subtypes of abuse. Specifically, the best fitting pathways in the structural equation model indicated that Latinx cultural orientation was protective against sexual cyber dating abuse victimization, and this relationship was mediated by family support.
Study two focused on examining the relationship between cyber dating abuse victimization and later experience of mental health symptoms and overall wellbeing, as well as polyvictimization. A longitudinal design was implemented with a three-month lag to test these relationships among a sample of Latina emerging adults. Findings indicated no relationship with these health outcomes. The existence of polyvictimization was supported by this study. Cyber dating abuse victimization increased likelihood of later in-person abuse. Findings highlight important considerations for violence prevention efforts.
Identifier
FIDC010475
ORCID
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5033-9940
Recommended Citation
Ruvalcaba, Yanet, "Cyber Dating Abuse Among Emerging Adult Latina Women" (2021). FIU Electronic Theses and Dissertations. 4885.
https://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/etd/4885
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