Effect of positive emotions on perceiving dating violence as affection.
Research has found that when an individual is subject to controlling behavior (dating violence), the victim can sometimes interpret it as an expression of affection. This study clarified the positive emotions that may arise when university students are subjected to controlling behavior from their da...
| Publicado en: | Sexual & Relationship Therapy Vol. 40; no. 2; pp. 396 - 412 |
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Taylor & Francis Ltd
May2025
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| Sumario: | Research has found that when an individual is subject to controlling behavior (dating violence), the victim can sometimes interpret it as an expression of affection. This study clarified the positive emotions that may arise when university students are subjected to controlling behavior from their dating partners and the effects of these emotions on their interpretation of the behavior as an expression of affection. A survey of Japanese university students was conducted and the results were analyzed using text mining and structural equation modeling. Three positive emotions were found to influence the interpretation of controlling behavior as an expression of affection. Moreover, traditional gender roles influenced these pathways. The results offer insights that enable professionals working in the field to better understand victims' feelings and provide appropriate support. LAY SUMMARIES: The present study clarified the mechanisms by which victims interpret controlling behavior in dating as affection. The results revealed that different men and women perceive it differently, and that feelings such as "being cherished" and perceptions of traditional gender roles influence the way they perceive it. |
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