Abusive relationships in people under 20 years of age

The article reveals the concepts of abuse, abusive relationships as deviation. Robert Merton's theory of deviant behavior was used as a reference concept. The practices of psychological, physical, sexual, and economic violence are considered. The conclusion is based on the results of the data collected by the method of interviewing informants. The typical behavior of the victim, the reasons why victims cannot get out of abusive relationships and the stages of abusive relationships were revealed.