APS

2022 APS Annual Convention · 2022

Having Sex to Avoid Others’ Disapproval Increases Risk of Sexual Aggression Perpetration in Women and Men

Chicago, IL · May 2022

Poster · Social

  • 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

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