@article{ref1,
title="Courtship violence: Toward a conceptual understanding",
journal="Youth and society",
year="1986",
author="Thompson, William E.",
volume="18",
number="2",
pages="162-176",
abstract="VioLit summary:OBJECTIVE:The objective of this study by Thompson was to propose a clear conceptual definition of courtship violence.METHODOLOGY:A non-experimental design was employed to explore issues of conceptualization. Three primary components of courtship violence were examined - the ideological, cultural and moral aspects of the cultural dimension; the normative and legal systems of the social dimension; and the psychological, emotional and physical aspects of the personal dimension.FINDINGS/DISCUSSION:A conceptual model was proposed involving three dimensions of courtship violence - cultural, social and personal.AUTHOR'S RECOMMENDATIONS:The author claimed that the use of this heuristic model would provide a conceptual framework within which future research could be conducted, and would allow for a more thorough understanding of the problem of courtship violence by examining it in the context of its various dimensions.EVALUATION:This study addresses an important issue in the field of research into violence, and provides a useful framework within which to focus research efforts. However, the author barely scratches the surface of the issues at hand, and leaves the reader craving a more thorough and extensive discussion of the various dimensions involved in courtship violence. A more detailed discussion of the practical implications of the conceptualization for treatment, prevention and intervention planning would also have been useful. (CSPV Abstract - Copyright © 1992-2007 by the Center for the Study and Prevention of Violence, Institute of Behavioral Science, Regents of the University of Colorado)KW  - IdeologyKW  - Dating Violence CausesKW  - Sociocultural FactorsKW  - Psychological FactorsKW  - Literature ReviewKW  - Violence Against WomenKW  - Partner ViolenceKW  - Adult Violence<p />",
language="en",
issn="0044-118X",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}