Peer-reviewed article
"Violence breeds violence": A qualitative study exploring adolescents' views on violence towards their parents in Jordan.
Assaf EA, Alsawafta A, Abdelkader RH, Alfaqieh FG, Momani A ·
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Background Adolescent-to-Parent Violence (APV) is acknowledged as a form of family violence, wherein the conventional parent-adolescent relationship is disrupted. The Adolescent-parent relationship dynamic can be shaped by the conservative and collective nature of Jordanian culture. Aim This qualitative study aimed to explore adolescents' views on violence towards their parents in the context of Jordanian culture. Methodology Constructivist grounded theory methodology guided this study. Four focus group discussions with adolescents (aged 10-19 years) from early, middle, and late stages were conducted; adolescents were recruited from one private and one public school in Amman. Data were collected and analyzed simultaneously. Findings The main findings were categorized into five main themes: Types of violence, Causes of violence, Consequences of violence, Managing violence, and Violence-specific characteristics. Conclusions This is the first study in Jordan that highlights the phenomenon of APV in Jordan, including different types of violence, the causes from adolescents' views, the consequences of violence, how adolescents manage it, and specific characteristics of APV. APV breeds further violence towards others. Additional research is needed to explore APV parents' perceptions. Moreover, exploring the best possible ways to minimize violent incidences within the community is necessary.