Emotional Dysregulation Drives the Spread of Complex Trauma Symptoms: Network Analysis of Dating Violence Victims and the Protective Role of Emotional Support

We analyzed dating violence networks using data from 677 participants (517 multiple-victim, 160 single-victim). Physical violence emerged as the primary trigger, and emotion dysregulation was the central hub driving CPTSD symptom spread. Emotional support showed the strongest protective influence. Network comparison revealed significantly different structures between victim groups.