Many teens are victims of digital dating abuse; boys get the brunt of it

Many teens are victims of digital dating abuse; boys get the brunt of it

“Digital dating abuse” as it has been termed, uses technology to repetitively harass a romantic partner with the intent to control, coerce, intimidate, annoy or threaten them. Given that youth in relationships today are constantly in touch with each other via texting, social media and video chat, more opportunities for digital dating abuse can arise.

Many teens are victims of digital dating abuse; boys get the brunt of it

Many teens are victims of digital dating abuse; boys get the brunt of it

“Digital dating abuse” as it has been termed, uses technology to repetitively harass a romantic partner with the intent to control, coerce, intimidate, annoy or threaten them. Given that youth in relationships today are constantly in touch with each other via texting, social media and video chat, more opportunities for digital dating abuse can arise.