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Differences Across People Who Have Been Sexually Harmed and Those With a Dual-Role History: An Exploratory and
Wesley Malvini1,2, Karly Daigle1, Emily K Sandoz1
1University of Louisiana at Lafayette, USA.
Journal of Interpersonal Violence
|July 10, 2026
Summary
Individuals with dual histories of experiencing and perpetrating sexual harm reported more frequent nonconsensual sexual experiences (NSEs) and greater acceptance of sexual aggression myths. These dual-role histories are linked to cumulative harm exposure.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Criminology
- Sociology
Background:
- The overlap between experiencing and perpetrating sexual harm is understudied.
- Nonconsensual sexual experiences (NSEs) are linked to psychological distress and increased risk of perpetration.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare individuals with NSE-only histories versus dual-role histories (victimization and perpetration).
- To examine differences in cumulative victimization, perpetration tactics, beliefs, distress, and demographics.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional study with 1,177 participants recruited via Prolific and snowball sampling.
- Analysis of 417 participants in the NSE-only group and 305 in the dual nonconsensual sexual experiences (DNSE) group.
- Theory-informed comparisons based on victim-offender overlap, social learning, and cognitive distortion frameworks.
Main Results:
- DNSE group reported significantly higher NSE frequency and acceptance of sexual aggression myths.
- DNSE group showed greater use of intoxication and enticement tactics.
- DNSE histories were associated with older age, higher education, and identifying as cisgender men.
Conclusions:
- Dual-role histories are linked to cumulative sexual harm, normalization of sexual aggression, and specific coercive tactics.
- No significant differences in post-traumatic stress (PTS) or depressive symptoms were found between groups.
- Findings inform theory, prevention, and trauma-informed interventions for sexual violence.
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