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Abbey A, Zawacki T, Buck PO, et al. Sexual assault and alcohol consumption: what do we know about their relationship and what types of research are still needed?. Aggress Violent Behav. 2004;9(3):271-303doi: 10.1016/S1359-1789(03)00011-9.
Abbey, A., Zawacki, T., Buck, P. O., Clinton, A. M., & McAuslan, P. (2004). Sexual assault and alcohol consumption: what do we know about their relationship and what types of research are still needed?. Aggression and violent behavior, 9(3), 271-303. https://doi.org/10.1016/S1359-1789(03)00011-9
Abbey, Antonia, et al. "Sexual assault and alcohol consumption: what do we know about their relationship and what types of research are still needed?." Aggression and violent behavior vol. 9,3 (2004): 271-303. doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/S1359-1789(03)00011-9
Abbey A, Zawacki T, Buck PO, Clinton AM, McAuslan P. Sexual assault and alcohol consumption: what do we know about their relationship and what types of research are still needed?. Aggress Violent Behav. 2004 May;9(3):271-303. doi: 10.1016/S1359-1789(03)00011-9. PMID: 26500424; PMCID: PMC4616254.
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Aggress Violent Behav. 2004 May;9(3):271-303. doi: 10.1016/S1359-1789(03)00011-9.

Sexual assault and alcohol consumption: what do we know about their relationship and what types of research are still needed?.

Aggression and violent behavior

Antonia Abbey, Tina Zawacki, Philip O Buck, A Monique Clinton, Pam McAuslan

Affiliations

  1. Department of Community Medicine, Wayne State University, 4201 St. Antoine, Detroit, MI 48201, USA.
  2. Department of Community Medicine, Wayne State University, 4201 St. Antoine, Detroit, MI 48201, USA ; Department of Psychology, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI, USA.
  3. Department of Behavioral Sciences, University of Michigan-Dearborn, Dearborn, MI, USA.

PMID: 26500424 PMCID: PMC4616254 DOI: 10.1016/S1359-1789(03)00011-9

Abstract

Approximately half of all sexual assaults are associated with either the perpetrator's alcohol consumption, the victim's alcohol consumption, or both. Although the emphasis of this review is on alcohol-involved sexual assaults, their unique aspects can only be evaluated by comparing them to other types of sexual assault. Theoretical perspectives on sexual assault that focus on characteristics of the perpetrator, the victim, and the situation are described. A number of personality traits, attitudes, and past experiences have been systematically linked to sexual assault perpetration, including beliefs about alcohol and heavy drinking. In contrast, only a few experiences have been significantly related to sexual assault victimization, including childhood sexual abuse and heavy drinking. There is support for both psychological and pharmacological mechanisms linking alcohol and sexual assault. Beliefs about alcohol's effects reinforce stereotypes about gender roles and can exacerbate their influence on perpetrators' actions. Alcohol's effects on cognitive and motor skills also contribute to sexual assault through their effects on perpetrators' and victims' ability to process and react to each other's verbal and nonverbal behavior. Limitations with existing research and methodological challenges associated with conducting research on this topic are described. Suggestions are made for future research which can inform prevention and treatment programs.

Keywords: Alcohol consumption; Prevention; Rape; Sexual assault

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