The thesis focuses on studying the occurrence and prevalence of intimate partner violence in teenage relationships. Intimate partner violence, which occurs during this sensitive period, can have long-term consequences on the development of personal and social skills in adolescents. With an emphasis on various forms of violence, such as psychological, physical, sexual, and economic violence, and by examining the specifics of teenage relationships, the thesis explores how these forms of violence affect teenagers aged 15 to 19. The aim of the thesis is to examine how often violence occurs in such relationships and what its characteristics are. The theoretical part is based on an analysis of existing literature, which highlights the different forms of violence and the factors that influence its occurrence, while also emphasizing the lack of appropriate legislation and systemic regulation of the issue in Slovenia. The empirical part includes a quantitative study using a questionnaire to gain insight into teenagers' experiences with intimate partner violence. The results reveal that psychological violence is the most common form of violence among teenagers, but victims often find it harder to recognize or acknowledge it due to age-specific factors. The research also shows that girls are more exposed to violence than boys, with girls facing greater difficulties in seeking help due to shame and fear of stigmatization. The thesis thus points to the necessity of educational programs that would teach young people to recognize violence and highlights the need to improve preventive strategies to reduce the prevalence of violence in teenage intimate relationships.
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