The Moderating Effect of Dating Violence Awareness on the Relationship Between Clinginess and Dating Violence

Objective This study examined the moderating effect of dating violence awareness on the relationship between clinginess and dating violence. Methods A survey was conducted online (Google Forms) and only those with dating experience (more than 3 months) were included in the study. A total of 450 participants were included in the final analysis (mean age=27.96 years, SD=5.04). The moderating effect was verified using the PROCESS macro for SPSS 2.16. Results The results showed that clinginess positively impacted dating violence. Second, past fixation, lack of nowness, and desire obsession were among the subfactors of clinginess that had a positive impact on dating violence. Third, dating violence awareness moderated the relationship between clinginess and dating violence. Conclusion This study provides a theoretical basis for preventing dating violence in early adulthood and providing intervention.