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Patterns Of Intimate Partner Violence And Sexual Risk Behavior Among Young Heterosexually Active Men
The Journal Of Sex Research
  • Erin A. Casey, University of Washington Tacoma
  • Katherine Querna
  • N. Tatiana Masters
  • Blair Beadnell
  • Elizabeth A. Wells
  • Diane M., Morrison
  • Marilyn J. Hoppe
Publication Date
7-9-2015
Document Type
Article
Abstract

Intimate partner violence (IPV) victimization is linked to sexual risk exposure among women. However, less is known about the intersection of IPV perpetration and sexual risk behavior among men. This study used data from a diverse, community sample of 334 heterosexually active young men, aged 18 to 25, across the United States to examine whether and how men with distinct IPV-related behavior patterns differed in sexual riskÐrelated behavior and attitudes. Participants were recruited and surveyed online, and grouped conceptually based on the types of IPV perpetration behavior(s) used in a current or recent romantic relationship. Groups were then compared on relevant sexual risk variables. Men reporting both physical abuse and sexual coercion against intimate partners reported significantly higher numbers of lifetime partners, higher rates of nonmonogamy, greater endorsement of nonmonogamy, and less frequent condom use relative to nonabusive men or those reporting controlling behavior only. This group also had higher sexually transmitted infection (STI) exposure compared to men who used controlling behavior only and men who used sexual coercion only. Findings suggest that interventions with men who use physical and sexual violence need to account for not only the physical and psychological harm of this behavior but also the sexual risk to which men may expose their partners.

DOI
10.1080/00224499.2014.1002125
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pre-print, post-print
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Citation Information
Erin A. Casey, Katherine Querna, N. Tatiana Masters, Blair Beadnell, et al.. "Patterns Of Intimate Partner Violence And Sexual Risk Behavior Among Young Heterosexually Active Men" The Journal Of Sex Research (2015) p. 1 - 12
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/erin-casey/15/