The aim of this research is to examine the relationship between experienced violence among students' parents/caregivers, their own dominance, and attitudes toward ideal gender roles. The study sought to determine whether there is a correlation between experienced violence in the primary family, dominance, and attitudes about ideal gender roles in interpersonal and partner relationships among students. The research was conducted on a sample of N=301 respondents, of which 205 are female students and 72 are male students; 24 did not indicate their gender when completing the questionnaire. The data were collected through an online questionnaire during June 2024 in the Republic of Croatia. The average age of participants in the study is M=22,72 years (SD=2,35), with an age range from 19 to 36 years. The following measurement instruments were applied: the Dominance Scale (Hamby, 1996), subscales of ideal roles (Jugović, 2004), and the Victimization Questionnaire (The Juvenile Victimization Questionnaire: 2nd Revision (JVQ-R2), Hamby, Turner, and Ormrod, 2011). The results showed that women more frequently represent egalitarian gender roles compared to men. In terms of authority and devaluation within partnerships, men achieve significantly higher scores than women. It was also determined that the frequency of experienced violence in the primary family does not differ based on gender and is not significantly associated with other variables. Furthermore, the results indicated that experienced violence between parents/caregivers during childhood is not connected to dominance in partnerships or to ideal gender roles. Female and male students who exhibit more dominant behavior in partnerships express more traditional ideal gender roles. This research contributes to raising awareness about the issue of experienced violence by parents/caregivers in childhood and provides a better understanding of the dynamics of partnerships and insights into attitudes regarding ideal gender roles among youth in Croatia. The findings of the research emphasize the importance of ongoing efforts in the prevention of domestic violence, promotion of equality, and the development of healthy behavior patterns in intimate relationships.