Date of Award
4-1993
Degree Name
Master of Arts
Department
Sociology
First Advisor
Dr. Susan Caringella-MacDonald
Second Advisor
Dr. Lewis Walker
Third Advisor
Dr. Thomas VanValey
Access Setting
Masters Thesis-Open Access
Abstract
Past studies have revealed that people with traditional gender role views are often involved in dating violence. This study examines both male and female athletes and non-athletes in terms of traditional gender role views and dating violence. Athletes and non-athletes are an important focus because literature is virtually silent on these two populations in terms of dating violence. The researcher surveyed 188 undergraduate students attending Western Michigan University on their attitudes and experiences concerning gender role views, athletic involvement, and history of dating violence, respectively. The results indicate that gender role views and athletic participation appeared to have no significant impact on involvement in dating violence. Conclusions suggest, therefore, more research is needed in order to understand the root of the problem of dating violence.
Recommended Citation
Flowers, Felicia D., "Aggressive Dating Behavior among College Students" (1993). Masters Theses. 787.
https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/masters_theses/787