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Reasons for Fighting among Violent Female Adolescents: A Qualitative Investigation from an Urban, Midwestern Community
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Mar 28 2016
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Source: Soc Work Public Health. 31(3):99-112.
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Alternative Title:Soc Work Public Health
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Description:This qualitative study examines the self-reported reasons for fighting among female adolescents (N = 72). Data are drawn from brief intervention sessions addressing violent behavior and alcohol use. Young women age 14 to 18 (Mean = 16) were recruited in an urban emergency department (58.3% African American/Black, 31.9% White, and 9.7% other races/ethnicities). Participants identified multiple reasons that they engage in fights including self-protection/self-defense, enhancing social status and respect, safety (e.g., preventing future fights or sexual assaults), revenge/retaliation, social motivations (e.g., defending family or friends, fighting over romantic interests), coping, and enjoyment. Results provide insight into opportunities and challenges in developing interventions addressing aggression among female adolescents.
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Pubmed ID:27018828
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Pubmed Central ID:PMC4933529
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Volume:31
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Issue:3
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