Latina Young People's Perspectives on Healthy Romantic Relationships: A Strengths-Based, Qualitative Inquiry

There is a dearth of research examining the relationship perspectives of Latina young people, a population that reports disproportionate rates of teen dating violence (TDV). This strengths-based, qualitative study utilized critical narrative inquiry to explore Latinas' relationship perspectives...

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Published in:Journal of couple & relationship therapy 2024-04, Vol.23 (2), p.79-96
Main Authors: Pace, Susan R., Lilly, Jenn M., Emerick, Maddox C.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Latinx
prevention
relationships
Teen dating violence
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Summary:There is a dearth of research examining the relationship perspectives of Latina young people, a population that reports disproportionate rates of teen dating violence (TDV). This strengths-based, qualitative study utilized critical narrative inquiry to explore Latinas' relationship perspectives through in-depth interviews. Rigorous analysis revealed participants' desire for freedom from violence/abuse, open communication, independence, and egalitarian values in relationships, while reporting relationship models and media representation as their main influences on relationship perspectives. Our findings demonstrate that although patriarchal gender norms influence romantic relationships with Latinx cultures, many participants rejected traditional gendered power dynamics that can lead to violence, providing important information for practitioners seeking to promote healthy relationships among this population.
ISSN:1533-2691
1533-2683
DOI:10.1080/15332691.2023.2292020