Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a pervasive phenomenon, and cisgender women and sexual and gender minority (SGM) individuals are particularly affected. Despite the prevalence of internet usage and online dating among young adults, less research has examined how IPV manifests across relationships in which interactions are predominantly online, as well as those that begin online and transition to predominantly in-person interactions (i.e. hybrid). This study's primary aims are to examine the rates of IPV and nondating technology-facilitated sexual victimization among SGM and nonSGM emerging adults and explore how IPV victimization and mental health outcomes vary based on the extent to which the relationship was initiated and continued (online, hybrid online/in-person, inperson). Method: Emerging adults (N = 328) completed an anonymous online survey about dating experiences, protective behavioral strategies, and violence in online only, in-person only, and hybrid online and in-person relationships. Results: SGM individuals experienced more technology-facilitated sexual violence outside of dating relationships than non-SGM participants. Discussion: Replication in larger, national samples is critical to replicate and expand upon these results.
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