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Objectives

This study used a correlational design, to report physical injury, mental health symptoms, and healthcare associated with violence in the dating experiences of college women.

Methods

A convenience sample of 863 college women between 18 and 25 years of age from a private, historically Black university in the South, and a private college in the mid-Atlantic completed the Abuse Assessment Screen, a physical injury checklist, and the Symptom Checklist—R-90. Data analysis consisted of frequencies, ANOVA, and MANOVA.

Results

Almost half (48%)(n= 412) reported violence and, of these, 39%(n= 160) reported more than one form of violence. The most commonly reported injuries were scratches, bruises, welts, black eyes, swelling, or busted lip; and sore muscles, sprains, or pulls. Victims had significantly higher scores on depression, anxiety, somatization, interpersonal sensitivity, hostility, and global …