Dating violence victimization and substance use: The role of a serotonin transporter gene polymorphism (5HTTLPR)

Adolescent dating violence (ADV) is defined as physical, sexual, psychological, stalking, or emotional violence within a teen or adolescent dating relationship (Black et al., 2011). ADV is a widespread issue that requires nationwide cognizance. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) has found that 7% of females and 4% of males who ever experienced rape, physical violence, or stalking by an intimate partner first experienced partner violence younger than the age of 18 (Vagi et al., 2015). Further, ADV victimization can lead to various negative outcomes.
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