Intimate Partner Violence among Adolescents in Hong Kong

Melody Wing Shan Ip; Dennis S W Wong

doi:10.1177/0306624X241301217

Intimate Partner Violence among Adolescents in Hong Kong

Melody Wing Shan Ip^*
, Dennis S W Wong

^*Corresponding author for this work

Department of Social and Behavioural Sciences

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Abstract

Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) among adolescents is a prime public health concern worldwide. Research found that IPV victimization and peers’ IPV perpetration could increase the likelihood of IPV perpetration. In contrast, healthy partner attachment, forgiveness, shame management, and family harmony could serve as protective factors for IPV. Therefore, this study aims to investigate the risk and protective factors of IPV perpetration among adolescents in Hong Kong. The present study recruited 1,815 full-time secondary school students in Hong Kong aged 11 to 19 years. Healthy partner attachment, forgiveness, shame management, and family harmony were negatively correlated with IPV perpetration. IPV victimization and peers’ IPV perpetration were positively correlated with IPV perpetration. Specifically, peers’ IPV perpetration partially mediated the effect of IPV victimization on IPV perpetration. Thus, the effectiveness of intervention programs targeting IPV could be enhanced by resolving the traumatic experience of IPV victimization and promoting positive peer networks and support. © The Author(s) 2024.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	2321-2337
Journal	International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology
Volume	69
Issue number	16
Online published	22 Nov 2024
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1177/0306624X241301217
Publication status	Published - Dec 2025

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SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

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adolescent intimate partner violence
Hong Kong
IPV victimization
peers’ IPV perpetration
restorative practices

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