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Neurodivergent Youth Face Higher Risk of Dating Violence
Key Takeaways
- Neurodivergent youth are 2-3 times more likely to experience physical, emotional, sexual, or digital dating violence
- The disparities persist across gender, sexual orientation, and socioeconomic background, indicating neurodivergence as an independent risk factor
- The study surveyed thousands of adolescents aged 14-24 and highlights an urgent need for targeted prevention programs
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DT Editorial Team··6 min read·via medicalxpress.com