What percent of high school relationships have violence?

• A. 60 percent
• B. 10 percent
• C. 30 percent
• D. 50 percent

Answer: (A)

Understanding this item means recognizing how common violence is in teen dating relationships. When researchers ask teens about violence, they often include not just physical harm but also emotional and psychological abuse, coercion, and controlling behaviors. With that broader definition, a large share of high school students report some form of violence in a dating relationship, which is why the figure sixty percent is used as the correct answer. This highlights that teen dating violence is more widespread than many expect and underscores the need for education on healthy relationship skills, safety planning, and resources. If violence were defined only as physical harm, the percentage would typically be lower, but the question uses the broader definition.