@article{ref1,
title="Mental health correlates of the victim-perpetrator relationship among interpersonally victimized adolescents",
journal="Journal of interpersonal violence",
year="2006",
author="Lawyer, Steven R. and Ruggiero, Kenneth J. and Resnick, Heidi S. and Kilpatrick, Dean G. and Saunders, Benjamin E.",
volume="21",
number="10",
pages="1333-1353",
abstract="This research examines mental health correlates of different victim-perpetrator relationships among adolescent victims of interpersonal violence. A large and nationally representative sample of adolescents (N = 4,023) responded to structured telephone interviews concerning mental health functioning (posttraumatic stress disorder-PTSD, major depressive disorder, substance abuse/dependence, and delinquency). Those reporting histories of sexual (n = 321) and/or physical (n = 688) assault were queried about specific aspects of their assaults, including their relationship with the perpetrator. After controlling for demographic and assault-related risk factors, the victim-perpetrator relationship remained a significant risk factor for mental health problems. Adolescents sexually assaulted by nonstrangers were at increased risk for PTSD; those sexually assaulted by acquaintances or people they did not know well were at increased risk for delinquency. Adolescents who were physically assaulted by a family member were at increased risk for PTSD. Explanations for the findings and the need for consistent assessment methods across related studies are discussed.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0886-2605",
doi="10.1177/0886260506291654",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0886260506291654"
}