@article{ref1,
title="A critical examination of the causal link between child abuse and adult dating violence perpetration and victimization from a propensity score matching approach",
journal="Women and criminal justice",
year="2013",
author="Jennings, Wesley G. and Richards, Tara N. and Tomsich, Elizabeth A. and Gover, Angela R. and Powers, Ráchael A.",
volume="23",
number="3",
pages="167-184",
abstract="There has been a considerable amount of published research investigating the link between experiencing child abuse and later offending and victimization. Most of the evidence gleaned from these studies demonstrates support for a cycle of violence. However, prior research has overwhelmingly been based on correlational observations. Considering this limitation, the current study uses a rigorous, quasi-experimental research design to assess the causal effect of experiencing child abuse on adult dating violence perpetration and victimization. Relying on data from a large sample of college students and utilizing a propensity score matching approach, the results indicate that the link between child abuse and adult dating violence victimization and perpetration is spurious. Study limitations and implications are discussed.<p />",
language="",
issn="0897-4454",
doi="10.1080/08974454.2013.802271",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/08974454.2013.802271"
}