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Lacasse, Anne; Mendelson, Morton J. – Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 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…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Sexuality, Adolescents, Risk
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Eaton, Danice K.; Davis, Kristen S.; Barrios, Lisa; Brener, Nancy D.; Noonan, Rita K. – Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 2007
This study examined the association of victimization in a physically violent dating relationship with risk behaviors, age of risk behavior initiation, and co-occurrence of risk behaviors among students in grades 9 through 12 in the United States. Data were from the 2003 national Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS). Nearly 9% of students reported…
Descriptors: Alcohol Abuse, Sexuality, Gender Differences, Marijuana
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Fossi, Julia J.; Clarke, David D.; Lawrence, Claire – Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 2005
This article examines the sequential, temporal, and interactional aspects of sexual assaults using sequential analysis. Fourteen statements taken from victims of bedroom-based assaults were analyzed to provide a comprehensive account of the behavioral patterns of individuals in sexually charged conflict situations. The cases were found to vary in…
Descriptors: Rape, Sexuality, Victims of Crime, Behavior Patterns