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Male Sexual Dysfunction and the Perpetration of Intimate Partner Violence.
Terrence D Hill1, Ginny Garcia-Alexander2, Katelyn Sileo3
1Department of Sociology, One UTSA Circle, University of Texas at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX, USA.
Violence Against Women
|May 22, 2023
Summary
Male sexual dysfunction is linked to intimate partner violence (IPV) perpetration. This occurs indirectly through stress from failing to meet masculine norms and anger, impacting physical and sexual violence.
Area of Science:
- Social epidemiology
- Psychology of men
- Public health
Background:
- Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a significant public health issue.
- Understanding the social and psychological factors contributing to IPV perpetration is crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and test a mediation model linking male sexual dysfunction to IPV.
- To examine the roles of masculine discrepancy stress and anger in this relationship.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of data from the 2021 Crime, Health, and Politics Survey (CHAPS).
- A national probability sample of 792 men was surveyed.
- Mediation analyses were conducted to test the proposed model.
Main Results:
- Male sexual dysfunction (performance anxiety, erectile dysfunction) was indirectly associated with IPV perpetration.
- This association was mediated by masculine discrepancy stress and anger.
- The model explained links to any IPV, physical IPV, and sexual IPV.
Conclusions:
- Male sexual dysfunction may contribute to intimate partner violence.
- Masculine discrepancy stress and anger are key mechanisms linking sexual dysfunction to IPV.
- Findings highlight potential targets for IPV prevention and intervention programs.
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