Table 3.
Descriptive Statistics for Relationship Subsamples from Ages 18 to 23 Years
| Age 18 | Age 19 | Age 20 | Age 21 | Age 22 | Age 23 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total N in relationships | 240 | 242 | 251 | 270 | 304 | 314 |
| Reported any perpetration of aggression | 56 (23%) | 38 (16%) | 43 (17%) | 36 (13%) | 67 (22%) | 64 (20%) |
| Gender | ||||||
| Male | 106 (44%) | 101 (42%) | 95 (38%) | 110 (41%) | 135 (44%) | 144 (46%) |
| Female | 134 (56%) | 141 (58%) | 156 (62%) | 160 (59%) | 169 (56%) | 169 (54%) |
| Same partner as previous year1 | – | 118 (49%) | 149 (59%) | 169 (62%) | 187 (62%) | 206 (66%) |
| Relationship Status1 | ||||||
| Dating | – | 185 (76%) | 183 (73%) | 176 (65%) | 145 (48%) | 114 (36%) |
| Cohabiting | – | 32 (13%) | 37 (15%) | 52 (19%) | 93 (31%) | 105 (33%) |
| Married | – | 25 (10%) | 29 (12%) | 42 (16%) | 66 (22%) | 95 (30%) |
1
Information not collected at age 18.