Research Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences

Monika Jain ¹, Priyanka Kacker ²

Affiliations
1 TYBA, Department of Psychology, The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara, Gujarat, IN
2 Department of Psychology, The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara, Gujarat, IN

Abstract

Dating Relationship can be defined as initial phase in which two people are affectionately involved primarily with an intention to assess each other's suitability as a partner in an intimate relationship. Though young adults are involved in dating relationship but they experience violence in their relation. There are majorly 3 dimensions of violence: Physical, Sexual and Emotional. So, this research has been planned to determine the percentage of young adults who are in a relationship and whether they are experiencing violence in their dating relationship. If there is violence then what are the reasons behind continuing such relationship. To study this, a questionnaire consisting of 63 items was prepared and was given to 155 college students of age group 19-24 years. The data analysis of research showed that the young adults are facing violence in their dating relationship. Among the 3 dimensions of violence, 66.4% of young adults are facing physical violence 36% of young adults are facing emotional violence 18.96% of young adults are facing sexual violence. It was also found that; though these people are facing violence in their relationship they are still continuing the relationship due to the emotional support, which they get from their partners.

Keywords

Dating, Violence, Young Adults, Relationship.

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