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Cognition or involvement? Explaining sexual-coercion in high-school dating
1Faculty of Welfare and Health Sciences, School of Social Work, University of Haifa, Haifa 31905, Israel. enosh@research.haifa.ac.il
Sexual Abuse : a Journal of Research and Treatment
|July 20, 2007
Summary
This study examined sexual coercion in adolescent dating, finding males are more prone to both perpetration and victimization. The planned behavior model and social factors were analyzed to understand risks in sexual coercive practices.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Criminology
Background:
- Sexual coercion is a complex issue within dating relationships.
- Understanding the factors contributing to perpetration and victimization is crucial for prevention.
- Adolescent dating contexts present unique dynamics influencing sexual interactions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine a predictive model of perpetration and victimization in sexual coercive practices.
- To investigate the role of personal attitudes, subjective norms, and social/cultural factors.
- To compare the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) with an involvement model in explaining sexual coercion.
Main Methods:
- A factorial survey design was employed.
- The study included 329 eleventh-grade adolescents (157 males, 172 females).
- Data were analyzed to assess risks of perpetration and victimization.
Main Results:
- Males were found to be more prone to both victimization and perpetration of sexual coercion.
- The planned behavior model, including attitudes and perceived peer norms, was examined.
- Social/cultural factors like immigration status, religiosity, and gender were analyzed for their contribution to risk.
Conclusions:
- Sexual coercion in dating is an interactional process influenced by social scripts.
- The involvement model demonstrated primacy over the Theory of Planned Behavior in explaining sexual coercion.
- Findings highlight the need for tailored prevention strategies addressing gender-specific risks.
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