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Interpersonal aggression victimization within casual sexual relationships and experiences
Katherine M Klipfel1, Shannon E Claxton, Manfred H M van Dulmen
1Kent State University, OH, USA.
Journal of Interpersonal Violence
|November 2, 2013
Summary
Interpersonal aggression, including emotional, physical, and sexual forms, occurs in casual sexual relationships. This study highlights the need to consider these experiences beyond committed romantic relationships.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Criminology
Background:
- Aggression in committed romantic relationships is well-documented.
- Limited research exists on interpersonal aggression in casual sexual relationships.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the occurrence of emotional, physical, and sexual aggression victimization.
- To examine aggression across committed romantic relationships, casual dating, friends-with-benefits, booty-calls, and one-night stands.
Main Methods:
- Survey data collected from 172 college students.
- Assessed lifetime occurrence of emotional, physical, and sexual aggression.
- Analyzed aggression across various relationship types.
Main Results:
- Emotional, physical, and sexual aggression were reported in all relationship types.
- Aggression prevalence was 69% in committed relationships versus 31-36% in casual relationships.
- Emotional and sexual aggression were more common than physical aggression across relationship types.
Conclusions:
- Interpersonal aggression occurs across all relationship types, including casual sexual encounters.
- Future assessments of interpersonal aggression should include casual dating, friends-with-benefits, booty-calls, and one-night stands.
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