Digital dating abuse : applications of the theory of planned behavior

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dc.contributor.advisor Ternes, Marguerite
dc.creator McArthur, Jennifer Lynn
dc.date.accessioned 2022-08-16T14:11:52Z
dc.date.available 2022-08-16T14:11:52Z
dc.date.issued 2022-08-05
dc.identifier.uri http://library2.smu.ca/xmlui/handle/01/31004
dc.description 1 online resource (178 pages) : illustrations (some colour), charts
dc.description Includes abstract and appendices.
dc.description Includes bibliographical references (pages 81-101).
dc.description.abstract Using Ajzen’s theory of planned behaviour (TPB) as a framework, the present study investigated the factors associated with emerging adults’ intentions to perpetrate three different forms of digital dating abuse (DDA), as well as intentions to seek support from mental health professionals following victimization. The extended TPB models explained 47%, 37%, and 49% of the variance in intentions to commit digitally facilitated monitoring and control, direct aggression, and sexual coercion, respectively. Attitudes and injunctive norms significantly predicted intentions whereas descriptive norms and perceived behavioural control did not. Past behaviour, past victimization, and gender norms had indirect effects on intentions. Additionally, the extended TPB model accounted for 41% of intentions to seek help following DDA victimization. Attitudes emerged as a significant predictor, along with fear and past use of mental health services. Given the increasing prevalence of DDA, prevention efforts should target attitudes towards DDA related behaviours and perceptions of social acceptability. en_CA
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dc.language.iso en en_CA
dc.publisher Halifax, N.S. : Saint Mary's University
dc.subject.lcsh Online dating -- Psychological aspects
dc.subject.lcsh Psychological abuse
dc.title Digital dating abuse : applications of the theory of planned behavior en_CA
dc.title.alternative Digital dating abuse
dc.type Text en_CA
thesis.degree.name Master of Science in Applied Psychology
thesis.degree.level Masters
thesis.degree.discipline Psychology
thesis.degree.grantor Saint Mary's University (Halifax, N.S.)
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