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Individual differences in the propensity for partner sexual coercion.

Joseph A Camilleri¹, Vernon L Quinsey

¹Westfield State College, Massachusetts, USA.

Sexual Abuse : a Journal of Research and Treatment

|February 17, 2009

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Psychopathy is the primary predictor of sexually coercive behavior in partner rapists, according to a study. This research suggests that factors like competitive disadvantage are less relevant for understanding partner sexual coercion.

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Area of Science:

Psychology
Criminology
Forensic Psychology

Background:

The development of sexually coercive behavior is complex.
A three-path model (psychopathy, young male syndrome, competitive disadvantage) was proposed but not tested in partner rapists.

Purpose of the Study:

To test the three-path model of sexually coercive behavior specifically in partner rapists.
To identify key individual difference characteristics associated with partner sexual coercion.

Main Methods:

Study 1: Community sample assessing self-reported propensity for partner sexual coercion and individual difference characteristics.
Study 2: Comparison of convicted partner rapists, nonsexual partner assaulters, and heterosexual child molesters on psychopathy and IQ.

Main Results:

Psychopathy was the only significant predictor of self-reported partner sexual coercion in Study 1.
One-third of partner rapists were identified as psychopaths, with scores comparable to correctional samples.
Partner rapists exhibited average IQs, challenging the competitive disadvantage hypothesis. Evidence suggests desistance with age.

Conclusions:

Psychopathy is a key factor in understanding partner sexual coercion.
The competitive disadvantage model is less applicable to partner rapists.
Further research should explore the role of cuckoldry risk in partner sexual assault.