While an established literature has documented the nature and prevalence of traditional
forms of Adolescent Dating Violence and Abuse (ADVA), less research has investigated the
relevance of Electronic Communication Technology (ECT) such as mobile phones and
communication tools via the Internet to ADVA and to psychological/emotional abuse and
monitoring or controlling behaviors in particular. This paper reviews the literature on the
nature, prevalence and impact of ADVA and what will be termed Technology Assisted …