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Men pressured and forced into sexual experience

C Struckman-Johnson1, D Struckman-Johnson

  • 1Department of Psychology, University of South Dakota, Vermillion 57069.

Archives of Sexual Behavior
|February 1, 1994
PubMed
Summary

Many college men experience coercive sexual contact, primarily from women. This study explores the nature of these incidents and their complex emotional impacts.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Criminology

Background:

  • Sexual coercion is a significant issue affecting individuals across genders.
  • Research has historically focused more on female victims of sexual coercion.
  • Understanding male experiences of sexual coercion is crucial for comprehensive prevention and support.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the prevalence and characteristics of coercive sexual contact experienced by college men.
  • To explore the tactics used in pressured or forced sexual encounters.
  • To examine the emotional impact and psychological reactions to sexual coercion in men.

Main Methods:

  • A survey was administered to 204 predominantly heterosexual college men.
  • Participants reported incidents of pressured or forced sexual touch or intercourse since age 16.
  • Qualitative interviews were conducted with 10 subjects to explore complex reactions.

Main Results:

  • 34% of participants reported experiencing coercive sexual contact, with 24% from women and 4% from men.
  • Sexual contact was pressured in 88% of incidents, involving tactics like persuasion and bribery.
  • Male perpetrators were associated with a significantly higher negative emotional impact compared to female perpetrators.

Conclusions:

  • College men experience sexual coercion from both women and men, with varied tactics and impacts.
  • Despite negative emotional responses, participants did not differ in scores for sexual esteem, depression, or preoccupation.
  • Complex psychological reactions, including doubts about sexuality and fear of disclosure, are associated with these experiences.

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