NCJ Number
208554
Journal
Journal of Interpersonal Violence Volume: 17 Issue: 9 Dated: September 2002 Pages: 937-952
Editor(s)
Jon R. Conte
Date Published
September 2002
Length
16 pages
Annotation
This study examined the incidence of sexual aggression against women in a group of college men participating in varying levels of sports.
Abstract
Sexual aggression touches the lives of many women in the United States. This study extends previous research on predictors of sexual aggression and replicates research indicating that membership in certain groups may predispose men toward sexual aggressiveness. Specifically, data were collected from 139 college men who participated in and viewed contact and noncontact sports at different rates of frequency to determine if there was a relationship between these variables and the level of sexual aggression toward women. Results indicate that fraternity membership and attitudes toward women were significant predictors of sexual aggression against women. In addition, viewing contact sports, such as hockey and football was a significant predictor of sexual aggression against women. Specifically, viewing higher levels of contact sports was predictive of higher levels of sexual aggression against women. The results of this study have potential implications for the socialization of fraternity members and other male students. References