Exploring the link between intimate partner violence and depression in adolescents

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What this research studies

This research investigates how experiences of intimate partner violence (IPV) affect the mental health of adolescents, particularly focusing on the development of depression over time. By analyzing data from the NEXT Generation Health Study, which includes a diverse group of adolescents, the study aims to identify different patterns of IPV experiences and their relationship with depression. The research will also explore how various factors, such as age and race, influence these patterns. This longitudinal approach allows for a deeper understanding of how IPV impacts mental health from mid-adolescence into young adulthood.

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Where this research is happening

• Johns Hopkins University
  Baltimore, United States Active

Researchers

• Principal investigator: Akande, Morayo — Johns Hopkins University
• Study coordinator: Akande, Morayo

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About this research

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