Document Type
Article
Keywords
Teen dating violence, Latinx, relationships, prevention
Disciplines
Social Work
Abstract
There is a dearth of research examining the relationship perspectives of Latina young people, a population that reports disproportionate rates of teen dating violence (TDV). This strengths-based, qualitative study utilized critical narrative inquiry to explore Latinas’ relationship perspectives through in-depth interviews. Rigorous analysis revealed participants’ desire for freedom from violence/abuse, open communication, independence, and egalitarian values in relationships, while reporting relationship models and media representation as their main influences on relationship perspectives. Our findings demonstrate that although patriarchal gender norms influence romantic relationships with Latinx cultures, many participants rejected traditional gendered power dynamics that can lead to violence, providing important information for practitioners seeking to promote healthy relationships among this population.
Publication Title
Journal of Couple & Relationship Therapy
Article Number
1026
Publication Date
2023
First Page
1
Last Page
18
DOI of Published Version
https://doi.org/10.1080/15332691.2023.2292020
Language
English
Peer Reviewed
1
Recommended Citation
Pace, Susan R.; Lilly, Jenn M.; and Emerick, Maddox C., "Latina Young People’s Perspectives on Healthy Romantic Relationships: A Strengths-Based, Qualitative Inquiry" (2023). Social Service Faculty Publications. 24.
https://research.library.fordham.edu/gss_facultypubs/24
Version
Published
Creative Commons License
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