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Sexting Coercion as a Component of Intimate Partner Polyvictimization
Jody M Ross1, Michelle Drouin1, Amanda Coupe1
11 Indiana University-Purdue University, Fort Wayne, IN, USA.
Journal of Interpersonal Violence
|July 23, 2016
Summary
Sexting coercion is a form of intimate partner abuse linked to psychological distress and sexual problems. This digital sexual victimization acts as a cumulative risk factor, worsening the impact of other partner aggression forms.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Criminology
- Sociology
Background:
- Intimate Partner Abuse (IPA) is a recognized public health issue.
- Digital forms of abuse, like sexting coercion, are emerging concerns.
- Understanding the cumulative impact of various abuse types is crucial for victim support.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate sexting coercion as a component of Intimate Partner Abuse (IPA).
- To determine if sexting coercion acts as a cumulative risk factor for negative outcomes.
- To explore gender differences in experiencing sexting coercion.
Main Methods:
- Survey of 885 undergraduate students (301 men, 584 women).
- Assessed experiences of sexting coercion, sexual coercion, and other forms of IPA.
- Statistical analysis to examine relationships between coercion types and psychological, sexual, and attachment problems.
Main Results:
- 40% of participants reported experiencing some form of coercion.
- Sexting coercion and sexual coercion were independently linked to negative mental health, sexual problems, and attachment dysfunction.
- Sexting coercion was a significant cumulative risk factor for adverse outcomes.
- Women reported higher rates of sexting coercion than men.
Conclusions:
- Digital sexual victimization, specifically sexting coercion, is a new facet of IPA.
- Sexting coercion can exacerbate the negative effects of polyvictimization in intimate partner aggression.
- Interventions for IPA should address digital coercion and its cumulative impact.
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