APS
2022 APS Annual Convention · 2022
Having Sex to Avoid Others’ Disapproval Increases Risk of Sexual Aggression Perpetration in Women and Men
- Holly Collins
Fielding Graduate University - Courtnee Clark-Evans
Fielding Graduate University - Kristine Jacquin
Fielding Graduate University
Abstract
Sexual aggression is a substantial societal problem. Peer influence sexual aggression have been shown to influence individuals’ sexual aggression perpetration. Participants completed an online survey to measure sexual motivations and sexual aggression. Findings showed that sexual aggression risk is elevated when sex is motivated by avoiding peer and partner disapproval.
Sexual Behavior