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Authoritarianism and sexual aggression

W D Walker1, R C Rowe, V L Quinsey

  • 1Department of Psychology, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada.

Journal of Personality and Social Psychology
|November 1, 1993
PubMed
Summary

Authoritarianism and traditional sex roles predict sexual aggression in men. These factors, alongside specific sexual beliefs, are key indicators of past and future sexually aggressive behaviors, particularly in community samples.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Criminology
  • Sociology

Background:

  • Sexual aggression is a significant societal issue with complex etiological factors.
  • Understanding the psychological correlates of sexual aggression is crucial for prevention and intervention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relationship between authoritarianism, sex role ideology, and sexually aggressive behavior in men.
  • To examine the predictive power of specific attitudes and beliefs on past and future sexual aggression.

Main Methods:

  • Two studies involving male participants (N=198 in Study 1, N=134 in Study 2).
  • Administration of scales measuring Right Wing Authoritarianism, Sex Role Ideology, Hostility Towards Women, Acceptance of Interpersonal Violence, Adversarial Sexual Beliefs, Rape Myth Acceptance, and sex guilt.

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  • Assessment of self-reported past and likelihood of future sexually aggressive behavior.

    • Main Results:

    • Authoritarianism and sex role ideology were strongly associated with self-reported past and potential future sexually aggressive behavior.
    • In Study 2, authoritarianism and sex guilt positively correlated with past sexual aggression.
    • The association between authoritarianism and sexual aggression was more pronounced in community samples compared to university samples.

    Conclusions:

    • Authoritarianism and traditional sex role ideology are significant predictors of sexual aggression in men.
    • Attitudes related to gender roles and interpersonal violence play a crucial role in understanding sexual aggression.
    • Findings highlight the importance of considering broader social and psychological factors in addressing sexual aggression, especially in non-clinical populations.