Teen Dating Violence: Examining Counseling Students' Responses to Gendered Vignettes

Teen dating violence (TDV) is an ongoing epidemic in the United States. Subsequently, gender symmetry regarding the experience and perpetration of violence continues to be a prevalent debate in American society. TDV is a clinical concern that can impact clients' safety; therefore, counselors mu...

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Published in:The Professional Counselor (Greensboro, N.C.) N.C.), 2023-03, Vol.13 (2), p.98-112
Main Authors: Emelianchik-Key, Kelly, Glass, Bridget, Labarta, Adriana C
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Academic standards
Adolescents
Bias
Counseling
Counselor education
Dating
Disease control
Domestic violence
Education
Emotional abuse
Females
Gender
Intimate partner violence
Mental disorders
Mental health
Personal relationships
Qualitative research
Self awareness
Students
Symmetry
Teenagers
Victimization
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Summary:Teen dating violence (TDV) is an ongoing epidemic in the United States. Subsequently, gender symmetry regarding the experience and perpetration of violence continues to be a prevalent debate in American society. TDV is a clinical concern that can impact clients' safety; therefore, counselors must be adequately trained and cognizant of any biases that may influence the assessment and treatment of survivors of abuse. We conducted a qualitative research study using case vignettes to explore how counseling students conceptualize and propose treatment of TDV with male and female clients. Six overarching categories and 19 corresponding themes emerged, with gender bias as the most notable finding of the study. We conclude by discussing the implications for counseling and providing recommendations for educational standards and best practices to reduce gender bias and promote more inclusive treatment.
ISSN:2164-3989
DOI:10.15241/kek.l3.2.98