TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2006//
TI  - Mental health correlates of the victim-perpetrator relationship among interpersonally victimized adolescents
JO  - Journal of interpersonal violence
A1  - Lawyer, Steven R.
A1  - Ruggiero, Kenneth J.
A1  - Resnick, Heidi S.
A1  - Kilpatrick, Dean G.
A1  - Saunders, Benjamin E.
SP  - 1333
EP  - 1353
VL  - 21
IS  - 10
N2  - 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>
LA  - en
SN  - 0886-2605
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0886260506291654
ID  - ref1
ER  -