Jealousy and dating violence among adolescents and young adults: a review

Treball Final de Grau en Psicologia. Codi: PS1048. Curs: 2021/2022 ; Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a severe social and public health problem (Potter et al., 2011). The onset of this type of violence is largely located during adolescence and young adulthood (Black et al., 2011). This phenomenon is known as Dating Violence (DV), a form of IPV that occurs in couples between 10 and 24 years of age (Vagi et al., 2013). Given the prevalence and consequences of DV (Rubio-Garay et al., 2017; Exner-Cortens, Eckenrode & Rothman, 2013), as well as the link between dating violence and jealousy (Giordano et al., 2010), there is a need for research which analyze associated factors to better understand the nature of this reality (Reichel, 2017). In this framework, the present study aims to analyze the empirical evidence available in the link between jealousy and violence in young people´s relationships. For this purpose, a literature review was carried out in PubMed and ScienceDirect, following the guidelines of the PRISMA statement (Urrútia & Bonfill, 2010), including a total of 5 empirical articles. The research reviewed indicates that jealousy is a predictor and facilitator of various types of violence, mainly physical and psychological. In this sense, a positive correlation between the presence of romantic jealousy and the occurrence of violent behaviors within the couple is highlighted. It should be noted that, in addition to jealousy, studies also point out the link between DV and two other variables: emotional dependence and hostility. Therefore, research should continue to analyze the various variables involved in DV in order to reach a better understanding of this reality and to develop effective prevention and intervention strategies. ; La violencia en las relaciones de pareja constituye un grave problema social y de salud pública (Potter et al., 2021). El inicio de este tipo de violencia se produce en gran medida durante la etapa adolescente y el inicio de la edad adulta (Black et al., 2011). Este ...