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Exploring Predictors of Female-Perpetrated Sexual Violence Using the Confluence Model.
Marta Bettinelli1, Megan Korovich1, Alexandra Nicoletti1
1Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ, USA.
Journal of Interpersonal Violence
|May 19, 2025
Summary
Research explored factors predicting female sexual violence (SV) perpetration. Hostile femininity and impersonal sex emerged as key predictors in female college students, highlighting the need to adapt existing models.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Criminology
- Sociology
Background:
- Most sexual violence (SV) research focuses on male perpetration against women.
- Female perpetration of SV is increasing, yet understudied.
- Existing models like the confluence model primarily address male SV.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate risk factors for female SV perpetration.
- To adapt the confluence model of sexual aggression for female perpetration.
- To identify predictors in a sample of female college students.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional study of 191 female undergraduates (ages 18-36).
- Utilized modified questionnaires on sexual experiences and gender roles.
- Included 'hostile femininity' as an analog to 'hostile masculinity'.
Main Results:
- Hostile femininity and impersonal sex were identified as potential predictors of female SV perpetration.
- Sex role stereotyping, own sex role satisfaction, and acceptance of interpersonal violence were also strong predictors.
- Findings suggest the confluence model's potential applicability to female SV.
Conclusions:
- The confluence model may offer insights into female SV perpetration.
- Hostile femininity appears analogous to hostile masculinity in predicting SV.
- Further research is needed to fully understand female SV predictors.
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