Exploring the link between digital dating abuse and mental health in adolescents
Bidirectional effects between adolescent digital dating abuse dynamics and mental health
This study looks at how digital dating abuse, like using technology to control or harass a partner, impacts the mental health of teens, focusing on how these experiences relate to feelings of anxiety and depression, while also exploring how supportive relationships with parents and friends can help.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Arizona State University-Tempe Campus NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Tempe, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11045446 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how digital dating abuse, which involves using technology to control or harass a partner, affects the mental health of adolescents. It aims to understand the reciprocal relationship between experiencing digital dating abuse and mental health issues like anxiety and depression. By examining daily interactions and the role of supportive relationships with parents and peers, the study seeks to identify protective factors and the dynamics that contribute to these challenges. The research will utilize longitudinal data to provide insights into these complex interactions over time.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adolescents who have experienced digital dating abuse or are at risk of such experiences.
Not a fit: Patients who are not adolescents or those who have not engaged in digital dating relationships may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved interventions and support systems for adolescents facing digital dating abuse and related mental health issues.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has indicated a concerning prevalence of digital dating abuse and its impact on mental health, suggesting that this area of study is both relevant and necessary.
Where this research is happening
Tempe, United States
- Arizona State University-Tempe Campus — Tempe, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ha, Phuong Thao — Arizona State University-Tempe Campus
- Study coordinator: Ha, Phuong Thao
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.