Date Approved
2018
Degree Type
Open Access Senior Honors Thesis
Department or School
Sociology, Anthropology, and Criminology
First Advisor
Roger Kernsmith
Second Advisor
Rachel Schroeder
Third Advisor
Julian Murchison
Abstract
Teen dating violence (TDV) is a serious public health concern that can cause long-term problems in its victims. The present study used data collected in a study funded by the CDC to explore whether self-control operates as a mediator between adverse childhood experiences (ACE) and TDV perpetration. The survey was distributed to random samples of 6th and 9th graders from 14 public schools in Michigan (N = 1236). Preliminary correlation tests revealed a strong negative relationship between self-control and TDV perpetration as well as a positive relationship between ACE and TDV perpetration. Hayes' (2012) PROCESS macro was used to establish mediation, and all components of self-control except for physical activity were found to partially mediate the effects of ACE on physical TDV perpetration.
Recommended Citation
Trace, Madison, "Adverse childhood experiences, self-control, and teen dating violence perpetration" (2018). Senior Honors Theses and Projects. 573.
https://commons.emich.edu/honors/573