ERIC Number: EJ755535
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2007
Pages: 14
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Sexual Coercion among Adolescents: Victims and Perpetrators
Lacasse, Anne; Mendelson, Morton J.
Journal of Interpersonal Violence, v22 n4 p424-437 2007
Adolescence is a transitional period when the pressure to engage in romantic and sexual relationships can leave teenagers feeling confused and at risk for sexual coercion. Our studies investigated characteristics of male and female perpetrators and victims of peer sexual coercion, focusing on self-esteem, sexist attitudes, and involvement in nonsexual deviant behaviors, such as drugs and alcohol. The participants, all of whom were in Grades 8 to 11, were from Quebec, Canada. They completed self-report measures. Female victims had lower self-esteem and more sexist attitudes than other female participants, whereas male perpetrators had more sexist attitudes than other male participants. Furthermore, all victims and perpetrators were more likely to be involved in other types of nonsexual deviance. (Contains 1 table.)
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Sexuality, Adolescents, Risk, Self Esteem, Gender Bias, Behavior Patterns, Substance Abuse, Measurement Techniques, Sexual Abuse, Antisocial Behavior
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Canada
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