Love Island: Adam shows teenagers how not to treat romantic partners
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An article from The Conversation.
By Janette Porter, Sessional Lecturer, Liverpool John Moores University and Kay Standing, Reader in Gender Studies, Liverpool John Moores University
Adam’s manipulative behaviour towards the women he likes in the Love Island villa prompted charity Women’s Aid to issue a statement asking viewers to join love interest Rosie in speaking out against unhealthy behaviours in relationships – especially ‘gaslighting ‘, a form of emotional abuse that makes someone question their own feelings, memories and version of reality.
Emotional partner abuse is a common experience among young people. Research shows that nearly three quarters of teenage girls, and half of teenage boys, have reported some form of emotional partner abuse. But many still won’t recognise the early warning signs, and only 33% of teenagers who are involved in an abusive relationship talk to someone about it.
Although the UK’s legal definition of domestic violence and abuse includes psycho...
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