Assessing stereotypes of adolescent rape

Williams, Monica; McCarthy, Bill

doi:10.1016/j.jcrimjus.2014.09.010

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“…Sexual motivation and preoccupation with sexual thoughts were presented motives by some respondents, confirming previous findings on more sexual preoccupation among adolescents with a harmful sexual behaviour than among controls (Kjellgren et al, 2010). In one previous study on rape by adolescents (Williams & McCarthy, 2014), low sexual self-control and high self-esteem were associated with having perpetrated rape, factors also present among some of the respondents of this study. A few respondents talked about revenge or fighting back.…”

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Perspectives of young adult males who displayed harmful sexual behaviour during adolescence on motive and treatment

Kjellgren

2019

Journal of Sexual Aggression

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Few studies have examined the subjective experiences of young people following interventions for sexually abusive behaviour. To learn more about how this population experienced these interventions and how these interventions, affect their adult life, 22 adult males (m = 22 years) who were assessed as teenagers (m = 15 years) for sexually abusing children or peers were interviewed, on average six years after the assessment of their offence. Three main themes were identified: something sexual happened (recalling memories of the sexual acts and motives of the behaviour), societal actions (interventions offered), and life has been affected (memories and feelings associated with the abuse still being present). Seven respondents (32%), who all had a cognitive disability, had sexually reoffended by follow-up. If the respondents received interventions that focused on their abusive behaviour, they were likely to find the interventions helpful. Interventions that did not address abusive behaviour, were perceived as less helpful for dealing with their behaviour, and the short-and long-term consequences associated with this behaviour. Respondents reported feelings of sadness and guilt associated with their sexually abusive behaviour and these feelings remained into adulthood. These findings suggest that interventions for this population need to address the individual needs of the adolescent as well as sexual behaviour problems. In addition, interventions should include opportunities for follow-up.

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Perspectives of young adult males who displayed harmful sexual behaviour during adolescence on motive and treatment

Kjellgren

2019

Journal of Sexual Aggression

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“…Differentiating between perceived self-control capacity, internal, and external motivation could also have implications for public policy. For example, the self-control capacity of the perpetrator is sometimes questioned in cases of sexual assault and violence (Lowell, 2010; Polaschek & Ward, 2002; Williams & McCarthy, 2014), especially when alcohol is involved. A large population-based study could help illuminate whether it is the capacity to control oneself that is diminished, or whether sexually coercive and violent behavior is more strongly related to a lack of internal and/or external motivation.…”

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The MASC: A novel multidimensional measure of self-control.

Papova

Corbin

2020

Motivation Science

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The current study seeks to create a brief survey measure of self-control that differentiates perceived capacity from internal and external motivation. Items were adapted from the Brief Self-Control Scale (BSCS; Tangney, Baumeister, & Boone, 2004) and administered through 2 online surveys to 347 students and 1 online survey to 192 participants from Amazon Mechanical Turk. The Multidimensional Assessment of Self-Control showed strong evidence for the reliability of test scores and the validity of the interpretation of test scores. Exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses supported a 3-factor structure consistent with the underlying theoretical model. The final 15-item measure demonstrated excellent model fit. The 3 subscales related to various self-reported behavioral outcomes and accounted for additional variance beyond that accounted for by the BSCS. Although more research in this area is needed, the current study demonstrates the importance of studying multiple aspects of self-control, including self-control motivation. Future research might use this measure to elucidate mechanisms involved in self-control for various health-risk and protective behaviors. Such findings might ultimately inform tailoring of prevention and intervention efforts to be more specific, effective, and efficient.

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“…For instance, various forms of criminal victimization and abuse, particularly sexual abuse, are significantly associated with rape offending Williams & McCarthy, 2014) and several normative processes and constructs contribute to the incidence of these crimes including environmental contingencies and opportunity, cultural factors, media consumption, and self-image (Cross & Pruitt, 2013;Hewitt & Beauregard, 2014;Mancini, Reckdenwald, & Beauregard, 2012;Mancini, Reckdenwald, Beauregard, & Levenson, 2014;Reckdenwald et al, 2014). Involvement in homicide and sexual offending are also a significant component of the higher and more prolonged criminal careers displayed by African Americans (Doherty & Ensminger, 2014).…”

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Rape, murder! It’s just a shot away

DeLisi

2015

Journal of Criminal Justice

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Assessing stereotypes of adolescent rape

Cited by 4 publications

References 81 publications

Perspectives of young adult males who displayed harmful sexual behaviour during adolescence on motive and treatment

Perspectives of young adult males who displayed harmful sexual behaviour during adolescence on motive and treatment

The MASC: A novel multidimensional measure of self-control.

Rape, murder! It’s just a shot away

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