The link between alcohol use and intimate partner violence in young people
Alcohol Use and Mental Health as Predictors of Intimate Partner Violence from Adolescence to Young Adulthood
This study is looking at how drinking alcohol and experiencing intimate partner violence are related as young people grow up, especially focusing on how mental health issues like depression and PTSD might play a role, so we can find better ways to help those affected.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Fellowship grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Wisconsin Milwaukee NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Milwaukee, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10892067 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how alcohol use and intimate partner violence (IPV) are connected during the critical developmental stages from adolescence to young adulthood. It aims to understand how mental health issues, such as depression and post-traumatic stress, may influence this relationship. By following participants from age 15 to 26, the study will explore how these factors interact over time and how they may vary based on sex, race, and ethnicity. The findings could help shape effective prevention and intervention strategies for alcohol-related IPV.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adolescents and young adults aged 15 to 26 who may be experiencing issues related to alcohol use or intimate partner violence.
Not a fit: Patients who are not within the age range of 15 to 26 or who do not have experiences related to alcohol use or IPV may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved prevention and intervention strategies for reducing intimate partner violence among young people.
How similar studies have performed: While there has been some research on alcohol use and IPV, this study's focus on the specific developmental period and its bidirectional approach is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
Milwaukee, United States
- University of Wisconsin Milwaukee — Milwaukee, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Grocott, Lauren — University of Wisconsin Milwaukee
- Study coordinator: Grocott, Lauren
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.