ERIC Number: EJ914465
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2011-Jan
Pages: 8
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ISSN: ISSN-0744-8481
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Sexual Coercion, Verbal Aggression, and Condom Use Consistency among College Students
Fair, Cynthia D.; Vanyur, Jennifer
Journal of American College Health, v59 n4 p273-280 Jan 2011
Objective: The relationship between condom use and 2 less visible categories of intimate partner violence (IPV), sexual coercion and verbal aggression, was examined among college students. Methods: In March 2007 a random cross-sectional sample of undergraduates from the southeast region of the United States was taken to collect information about sexual coercion and verbal aggression, in addition to condom use consistency. Alcohol use was also assessed. Results: Of the 142 participants, 31.7% reported being victims of sexual coercion, and 78% reported having verbally aggressive partners. Participants who reported experiencing sexual coercion in their relationship were significantly less likely to consistently use condoms. Additionally, alcohol use before or during episodes of verbal aggression was negatively associated with condom use. Alcohol use was also significantly associated with heightened incidents of coercion and aggression. Conclusions: Results indicate that among college students, the presence of sexual coercion adversely affects condom use, as does alcohol use. (Contains 5 tables.)
Descriptors: Undergraduate Students, Antisocial Behavior, Drinking, Sexuality, Health Behavior, At Risk Persons, Verbal Communication, Aggression, Correlation, Intimacy, Dating (Social), Prevention, Sexual Abuse, Violence
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
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Language: English
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