dc.contributor.advisor |
Ternes, Marguerite |
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dc.creator |
McArthur, Jennifer Lynn |
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dc.date.accessioned |
2022-08-16T14:11:52Z |
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dc.date.available |
2022-08-16T14:11:52Z |
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dc.date.issued |
2022-08-05 |
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dc.identifier.uri |
http://library2.smu.ca/xmlui/handle/01/31004 |
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dc.description |
1 online resource (178 pages) : illustrations (some colour), charts |
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dc.description |
Includes abstract and appendices. |
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dc.description |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 81-101). |
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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. |
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dc.language.iso |
en |
en_CA |
dc.publisher |
Halifax, N.S. : Saint Mary's University |
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dc.subject.lcsh |
Online dating -- Psychological aspects |
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dc.subject.lcsh |
Psychological abuse |
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dc.title |
Digital dating abuse : applications of the theory of planned behavior |
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dc.title.alternative |
Digital dating abuse |
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dc.type |
Text |
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thesis.degree.name |
Master of Science in Applied Psychology |
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thesis.degree.level |
Masters |
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thesis.degree.discipline |
Psychology |
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thesis.degree.grantor |
Saint Mary's University (Halifax, N.S.) |
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