Myths about sexual aggression, sexual assertiveness and sexual violence in adolescent romantic relationships
| Autor: | Andrés A. Fernández-Fuertes, Eva Gómez-Pérez, Susana Lázaro-Visa, Noelia Fernández-Rouco |
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| Přispěvatelé: | Universidad de Cantabria |
| Rok vydání: | 2020 |
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Adult
Male Adolescent Sexual Behavior Health Toxicology and Mutagenesis media_common.quotation_subject Dating violence 050109 social psychology dating violence sexual violence Violence Social issues myths Article Developmental psychology Young Adult Humans 0501 psychology and cognitive sciences Assertiveness Competence (human resources) Sexual violence Crime Victims media_common Sex Offenses 05 social sciences Public Health Environmental and Occupational Health Myths Mythology Romance Sexual aggression Adolescence Aggression assertiveness Female adolescence Psychology 050104 developmental & child psychology Educational systems |
| Zdroj: | International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 2020, 17, 8744 UCrea Repositorio Abierto de la Universidad de Cantabria Universidad de Cantabria (UC) International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health Volume 17 Issue 23 |
| Popis: | Sexual violence is a worldwide health and social issue. However, little is known about the sexual violence that occurs in the context of romantic relationships. This study analyzes the existence of sexual violence in adolescents&rsquo romantic relationships, the possible associations between such violence (both committed and suffered) and myths about sexual aggression and sexual assertiveness, and the possible gender-related distinctions. A sample of 329 students aged between 15 and 19 (M = 16.3 SD = 0.79) was surveyed all participants were in a romantic relationship when the data were collected. The results reveal that both genders report the existence of sexual violence in their romantic relationships however, in heterosexual relationships, males were more often the perpetrators of sexual violence. Additionally, myths about sexual aggression and sexual assertiveness were found to be significantly associated with both perpetration and victimization. Accordingly, these predictors should be focal points in prevention programs for adolescent sexual violence. The findings of this study show the de-prioritization of sexuality education in the Spanish educational system, as well as the need to strengthen the competence of adolescents in this area. |
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