A review of cognitive factors in the etiology of rape

Drieschner, Klaus H.; Lange, Alfred

doi:10.1016/s0272-7358(98)00016-6

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“…In particular, feminist theories argue that rapeprone cultures present higher acceptance of macho attitudes and support of male supremacy (see Burt, 1980;Gannon et al, 2008). According to Drieschner and Lange (1999), men who have macho attitudes adhere to a notion of masculinity that includes power, competitiveness, and aggression, and rape might be viewed as a way to validate masculinity.…”

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Preliminary Findings on Men's Sexual Self-Schema and Sexual Offending: Differences Between Subtypes of Offenders

Sigre-Leirós

Carvalho

Nobre

2015

The Journal of Sex Research

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Available literature suggests that sexual self-schemas (i.e., cognitive generalizations about sexual aspects of oneself) influence sexual behavior. Nonetheless, there is a lack of research regarding their role in sexual offending. The aim of the present study was to investigate the relationship between the men's sexual self-schema dimensions (passionate-loving, powerful-aggressive, and open-minded-liberal) and different types of sexual-offending behavior. A total of 50 rapists, 65 child molesters (21 pedophilic, 44 nonpedophilic), and 51 nonsexual offenders answered the Men's Sexual Self-Schema Scale, the Brief Symptom Inventory (BSI), and the Socially Desirable Response Set Measure (SDRS-5). Data were analyzed using multinomial logistic regression, controlling for age, school education, psychological distress, and social desirability. Results showed that rapists as well as nonsexual offenders were more likely to hold the powerful-aggressive sexual self-view compared to pedophilic and nonpedophilic child molesters. Overall, findings seem to be consistent with both a sociocultural component of aggression and the general cognitive profile of offenders. If further research corroborates these preliminary findings, sexual self-concept may be integrated into a comprehensive multifactorial approach of offending behavior.

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Preliminary Findings on Men's Sexual Self-Schema and Sexual Offending: Differences Between Subtypes of Offenders

Sigre-Leirós

Carvalho

Nobre

2015

The Journal of Sex Research

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“…Most typically the man is someone the woman knows or has started dating recently (Drieschner & Lange, 1999), so it is generally referred to as “date rape” or “acquaintance rape.” Surveys indicate that alcohol is often involved and may be a significant catalyst for using force (e.g. Koss & Dinero, 1989; Muehlenhard & Linton, 1987; Abbey, 1991).…”

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The effects of alcohol and cue salience on young men's acceptance of sexual aggression

Noel

Maisto

Johnson

et al. 2009

Addictive Behaviors

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Research suggests that alcohol intoxication may increase a young man’s likelihood of sexual aggression. This laboratory analogue experiment tested a disinhibition versus alcohol myopia explanation of alcohol’s role by investigating effects of acute alcohol administration, expectations and individual differences drawn from Malamuth’s Confluence Model of Sexual Aggression (i.e., Acceptance of Interpersonal Violence: AIV, Need for Sexual Dominance: NSD) on young men’s acceptance of sexual aggression. Young adult heterosexual men (n=334) attended two laboratory sessions each. In the first, they completed screening and individual differences measures. In the second, they were assigned randomly to consume one of four beverages: Control, Placebo, Low Dose Alcohol (0.33 ml alcohol/kg body weight) or Moderate Dose Alcohol (0.75 ml/kg) and view one of two video-delivered scenario conditions: “Anti-Force Cues” (scenario of a couple on a date with embedded explicit cues mitigating against forced sex) or “No Cues” (Identical scenario with no Anti-Force cues). Participants then judged 1) should the man continue to force the woman to have sex? 2) would they force the woman? and 3) who was responsible for the outcome? Results supported a disinhibition versus alcohol myopia model. Consuming alcohol increased acceptance of sexual aggression. Further, higher NSD and AIV scores were associated with acceptance of forced sex, but only after alcohol consumption. Overall, findings showed that key individual difference factors from Malamuth’s Confluence Model enhance precision of predicting sexual aggression risk by young men under the influence of alcohol.

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Paraphilias and Sexual Crimes—An Overview

Aggrawal

2014

Wiley Encyclopedia of Forensic Science

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The chapter outlines a comprehensive examination of sex crimes, sex offenders, victims of sex crimes as well as intervention and treatment strategies. The range of paraphilias discussed is wide ranging from sexual abuse and fetishism to necrophilia and sadomasochism. Emphasizing the physical and psychological aspects of sexuality itself, the chapter presents detailed comparisons of legal and medical definitions, historical aspects, current incidence, and geographical prevalence of these offenses. It also explores the potential causes, discusses etiological theories and reviews psychopathology.

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A review of cognitive factors in the etiology of rape

Cited by 51 publications

References 47 publications

Preliminary Findings on Men's Sexual Self-Schema and Sexual Offending: Differences Between Subtypes of Offenders

Preliminary Findings on Men's Sexual Self-Schema and Sexual Offending: Differences Between Subtypes of Offenders

The effects of alcohol and cue salience on young men's acceptance of sexual aggression

Paraphilias and Sexual Crimes—An Overview

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