Sexual Assault Risks Among Gay and Bisexual Men

Hequembourg, Amy; Parks, Kathleen A.; Hughes, Tonda L.

doi:10.1080/00224499.2013.856836

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“…This counts as a limitation because recent studies have countered the idea that all perpetrators of sexual violence against men are males (Hequembourg et al, 2015). Several studies conducted in Mexico have identified female perpetrators of childhood sexual abuse against male children and adolescents.…”

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“…They include: aunt (Frias & Erviti, 2014), girlfriend (Chavez Ayala et al, 2009), teacher, mother, stepmother, and prostitute (Frias & Erviti, 2014). Most studies of adult sexual assault against MSM, particularly in LMIC, identify male perpetrators (Aho et al, 2014; Dunkle, Jewkes, et al, 2013; Dunkle, Wong, et al, 2013; Sabido et al, 2015); however, one study of gay and bisexual men in the USA reported that bisexual men had more female perpetrators of sexual assault than their gay counterparts (Hequembourg et al, 2015). Taken together, this literature suggests that future studies of childhood and adulthood sexual violence should assess the gender of the perpetrator so that prevention and treatment programs for sexual violence victimization can take into account gender-based characteristics of the perpetrators.…”

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“…Studies have shown increased risk for illicit drug use among MSM who report having ever experienced sexual violence (mainly perpetrated by a stranger or intimate partner) (Rusow et al, 2014; Semple, Strathdee, Zians, McQuaid, & Patterson, 2011). Others studies of MSM have reported an association between a history of sexual violence victimization and increased rates of alcohol use and problem drinking (Hequembourg et al, 2015; Rusow et al, 2014; Sabido et al, 2015; Sekoni et al, 2015). …”

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“…Previous research has identified a variety of problems associated with sexual violence perpetrated against MSM. These include various forms of child maltreatment; adult psychosocial factors such as homophobia and depression; substance use; sexual risk behaviors; and personal and social characteristics such as age and education (Anderson et al, 2015; Dragowski, Halkitis, Grossman, & D'Augelli, 2011; Hequembourg, Parks, Collins, & Hughes, 2015; Rusow, Fletcher, Le, & Reback, 2014; Shaw et al, 2012). We hypothesized that these factors represent syndemic conditions for sexual violence among MSM in an LMIC.…”

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Correlates of Sexual Violence Among Men Who Have Sex With Men in Tijuana, Mexico

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Sexual violence against men who have sex with men (MSM) is prevalent in developing countries and is associated with increased HIV/STI risk. Despite high HIV prevalence (20%) among MSM in Tijuana, Mexico, little attention has been paid to the occurrence of sexual violence in this high-risk group. The present study used a syndemic conditions framework to examine correlates of sexual violence victimization in a sample of 201 MSM surveyed in Tijuana, Mexico during 2012 and 2013. Participants were recruited through respondent-driven sampling (RDS) and underwent a two-hour baseline interview and testing for HIV and syphilis. Sexual violence was defined as any incident during the past year in which the participant had been raped, sexually molested, or sexually harassed. The majority of participants self-identified as gay or bisexual, had never married, were employed, and had a high school education or greater. The average age was 29.7 years. Thirty-nine percent reported sexual violence in the past year. A hierarchical multiple linear regression model predicting more experiences of sexual violence was tested. In a final model, a higher number of experiences of sexual violence was associated with a history of childhood sexual abuse, more adult experiences of homophobia, more depression and hostility symptoms, and not living with a spouse or steady partner. The findings from this study support a model of co-occurring psychosocial factors that increase the likelihood of sexual violence experiences among MSM. Multi-level approaches to the prevention of childhood and adult experiences of sexual violence and homophobia are needed to avert the development of adverse mental and physical health outcomes associated with sexual violence victimization.

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“…Heterosexual men are typically the aggressors of sexual assaults among heterosexual women (Breiding et al,6 Running head: SEXUAL MINORITY MEN AND VIOLENCE 2014); however, the aggressors of sexual assaults among sexual minority men are largely unknown. One study reported that the majority (83.9%) of people who assaulted sexual minority men were also men; however, it is unclear whether these aggressors were heterosexual or identified within the sexual minority (Hequembourg, Parks, Collins, & Hughes, 2015).…”

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Sexual minority status and interpersonal victimization in college men.

Anderson¹,

Wandrey²,

Klossner³

et al. 2017

Psychology of Sexual Orientation and Gender Diversity

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Sexual minority men are at increased risk for sexual victimization at all ages compared to heterosexual men; yet, most research on victimization focuses on the experiences of heterosexual women. This study compares the rates of multiple forms of interpersonal violence (violence perpetrated by another person) in a sample of sexual minority status college men and heterosexual men on campus. Participants (n = 53 sexual minority men, n = 364 heterosexual) completed an anonymous web survey containing measures of childhood abuse, adolescent/adult sexual victimization, adolescent/adult sexual aggression, intimate partner victimization and aggression, rape empathy, PTSD symptoms, and social desirability. ANCOVAs, covarying for demographic characteristics and social desirability, revealed that sexual minority men were more likely to experience the most severe forms of adolescent/adult sexual victimization as well as childhood emotional abuse. There were no differences in rates of sexual aggression or intimate partner violence. Sexual minority men who experienced sexual assault were more likely to report being assaulted by other men than were heterosexual men. Regarding self-reported sexual aggression, we found no differences in rates of sexual aggression. Sexual minority men had higher levels of rape empathy and rape acknowledgment than heterosexual men. Our results indicate sexual minority men are at higher risk than heterosexual men for the most severe forms of sexual victimization and experience different psychological consequences of sexual victimization indicating there may be a need for specialized intervention services. Public significance statementWe found that sexual minority college men were more likely to experience rape than were heterosexual college men. However, we found no differences in rates of sexual aggression, suggesting sexual minority men are equally likely to be assaulted by heterosexual men as by other sexual minority men. Finally, we found sexual minority college men had higher levels of empathy for rape victims suggesting differences in attitudes and potentially recovery processes.

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Dyadic effects of minority stress and problematic alcohol use on sexual intimate partner violence in same sex couples

Parrott

Bresin

Hequembourg

et al. 2023

Aggressive Behavior

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Little is known about the factors that facilitate the perpetration of sexual violence within the context of same‐sex romantic relationships (sexual intimate partner violence perpetration [S‐IPV]). The present study sought to identify the effects of external and internal minority stress and problematic drinking on perpetration of S‐IPV within a dyadic framework. A community‐based sample of 137 sexual and gender minority (SGM) couples (N = 274; 59 male assigned at birth and 78 female assigned at birth couples) completed self‐report surveys about minority stressors, alcohol use, and S‐IPV perpetration. Multilevel logistic regression analyses were conducted within an actor‐partner interdependence framework. This approach accounted for both actor effects (e.g., how much one's S‐IPV perpetration is predicted by their own risk factors) and partner effects (e.g., how much one's S‐IPV perpetration is influenced by their partner's risk factors). Both Actor external minority stress and internal minority stress were positively associated with Actor S‐IPV perpetration. Actor problematic drinking was not associated with Actor S‐IPV perpetration; however, Partner problematic drinking was positively associated with Actor S‐IPV perpetration. Observed effects were robust above the addition of other risk factors. This research innovatively extricates S‐IPV perpetration from other forms of IPV and indicates that Actor minority stress and Partner problematic drinking increase S‐IPV likelihood. Results serve as a starting point for development of etiological models to inform the design of culturally‐informed interventions to reduce S‐IPV among SGM couples.

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Sexual Assault Risks Among Gay and Bisexual Men

Cited by 49 publications

References 81 publications

Correlates of Sexual Violence Among Men Who Have Sex With Men in Tijuana, Mexico

Correlates of Sexual Violence Among Men Who Have Sex With Men in Tijuana, Mexico

Sexual minority status and interpersonal victimization in college men.

Dyadic effects of minority stress and problematic alcohol use on sexual intimate partner violence in same sex couples

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