Patterns of Sexual Coercion in Adult Heterosexual Relationships: An Exploration of Male Victimization
Keywords
sexual coercion, heterosexual relationship, marriage
Abstract
The sexual coercion of adult males by females in heterosexual relationships has received little empirical attention. The purpose of this study was to identify and describe such relationships — in comparison with relationships involving the sexual coercion of females, of both males and females, and of neither — through analysis of data for 3,032 couples that completed the Preparation for Marriage instrument (11). Current individual and couple characteristics were investigated for male subjects and their partners. The results revealed greater deficiencies in relational resources and commitment in coercive versus noncoercive couples. In addition, gender differences were noted among results for different victim/offender configurations.
Original Publication Citation
Busby, D. M., & Compton, S. V. (1997). Patterns of sexual coercion in adult heterosexual relationships: An exploration of male victimization. Family Process, 36, 81-94.
BYU ScholarsArchive Citation
Busby, Dean M. and Compton, Susan V., "Patterns of Sexual Coercion in Adult Heterosexual Relationships: An Exploration of Male Victimization" (1997). Faculty Publications. 4593.
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/facpub/4593
Document Type
Peer-Reviewed Article
Publication Date
1997-3
Permanent URL
http://hdl.lib.byu.edu/1877/7400
Publisher
Family Process
Language
English
College
Family, Home, and Social Sciences
Department
Family Life
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