A Test of Explanations for the Effect of Harsh Parenting on the Perpetration of Dating Violence and Sexual Coercion Among College Males

2008 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
pp. 66-82 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leslie Gordon Simons ◽  
Callie Harbin Burt ◽  
Ronald L. Simons
Keyword(s):  
Romantic Relationships ◽  
Corporal Punishment ◽  
Dating Violence ◽  
Sexual Coercion ◽  
Family Of Origin ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Romantic Partner ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
College Males ◽  
Theoretical Perspectives

This study uses structural equation modeling (SEM) with a sample of 760 college males to test various hypotheses regarding the avenues whereby harsh corporal punishment and a troubled relationship with parents increase the risk that a boy will grow up to engage in sexual coercion and dating violence. We found that three variables—a general antisocial orientation, sexually permissive attitudes, and believing that violence is a legitimate component of romantic relationships—mediated most of the association between negative parenting and our two outcomes. In addition to this indirect influence, we found that harsh corporal punishment had a direct effect upon dating violence. The findings are discussed with regard to various theoretical perspectives regarding the manner in which family of origin experiences increase the chances that a young man will direct violence toward a romantic partner.

Associations of Attachment Anxiety and Avoidance With Male- and Female-Perpetrated Sexual Coercion in Romantic Relationships

2018 ◽  
Vol 33 (6) ◽  
pp. 1176-1192 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nicole Barbaro ◽  
Andrew M. Holub ◽  
Todd K. Shackelford
Keyword(s):  
Romantic Relationships ◽  
Sexual Coercion ◽  
Romantic Attachment ◽  
Attachment Anxiety ◽  
Romantic Partner ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Attachment Avoidance ◽  
Theoretical Perspectives ◽  
Ongoing Relationship ◽  
Attachment Dimensions

Few studies have investigated the associations between romantic attachment dimensions and sexual coercion perpetration. The present study aimed to address methodological limitations in previous studies, and to more accurately identify the associations between romantic attachment and sexual coercion perpetration in romantic relationships. Data from 284 individuals (56% men) were secured via an online self-report survey. Participants completed assessments of romantic attachment to their current romantic partner, and reported the frequency with which they perpetrated 34 acts of sexual coercion against their romantic partner. Attachment anxiety was a positive predictor of sexual coercion perpetration for men and women. Additionally, for men only, the association between attachment anxiety and sexual coercion perpetration was stronger for individuals with greater attachment avoidance. The results of the study present a clearer picture of the associations between attachment and sexual coercion, and accord with modern theoretical perspectives positing that romantic attachment regulates reactions to acute and ongoing relationship threats.

scholarly journals Gender roles and dating violence: A mediator role of moral disengagement

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 169-183
Author(s):  
Ahmet Erdem ◽  
Fuad Bakioğlu
Keyword(s):  
Gender Roles ◽  
Dating Violence ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Moral Disengagement ◽  
Relevant Literature ◽  
Equation Model ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Mediator Role ◽  
The Relationship

The aim of this study was to investigate the mediator role of moral disengagement in the relationship between gender roles and dating violence. Participants were 425 university students [310 (72.9%) female, 115 (27.1%) male, Mage = 20.68 years, SD = 2.21] who completed questionnaires package involving the Gender Roles Attitudes Scale, the Attitudes toward Dating Violence Scales, and the Moral Disengagement Scale. The data were analyzed using structural equation modeling. A bootstrapping analysis was conducted in order to determine any indirect effects. The results showed that gender roles predicted moral disengagement and dating violence negatively, and that moral disengagement predicted dating violence positively. It was further found that the structural equation model that proposed that gender roles had a direct and an indirect effect through moral disengagement on dating violence was confirmed. The results of the study were discussed in the light of relevant literature, and suggestions for future studies were made.

An Analysis of the Blog-User Attitude Employing Structural Equation Modeling Combine TAM and TPB Model

2013 ◽  
Vol 411-414 ◽  
pp. 90-93
Author(s):  
W. S. Fan ◽  
Y. K. Haung ◽  
H. C. Hsu ◽  
C. C. Chen
Keyword(s):  
Technology Acceptance ◽  
Technology Acceptance Model ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Field Survey ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Behavior Intention ◽  
Theoretical Perspectives ◽  
Structure Equation Modeling ◽  
Tpb Model ◽  
Acceptance Model

This paper examines key motivators for consumers attitude towards continuing the reception of existing blog services. Multiple theoretical perspectives are synthesized to hypothetically construct a model of continuance behavior, which is then empirically tested using a field survey of online blog users, and Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) and Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) are the studys theoretical bases. The study uses Structure Equation Modeling (SEM) to analyze users who have used blogs. The results indicated the blogs usefulness, ease to use, attitude, and subjective norm are positively affecting users behavior intention.

A Model for Predicting Dating Violence: Anxious Attachment, Angry Temperament, and Need for Relationship Control

2002 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 35-47 ◽  
Author(s):  
Diane R. Follingstad ◽  
Rebekah G. Bradley ◽  
Cynthia M. Helff ◽  
James E. Laughlin
Keyword(s):  
Dating Violence ◽  
Indirect Effects ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Cross Validation ◽  
Use Of Force ◽  
Model Fit ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Direct Path ◽  
Anxious Attachment ◽  
Actual Use

Structural equation modeling (SEM) was used to test a model incorporating anxious attachment, angry temperament, and attempts to control one’s partner as predictors of the severity and frequency of dating violence. To date, these concepts have not been clearly established as having direct or indirect effects on dating violence. It was hypothesized that anxious attachment and angry temperament would influence the need for and attempts to control one’s partner which, in turn, would predict a person’s actual use of force. College students (213 males; 199 females) completed measures assessing these constructs. Cross-validation was accomplished through using two successive freshmen samples. Statistics indicated the application of the model fit well to both samples. All specified paths were significant except for the direct path from anxious attachment to need for control in the second sample. While exploratory, this model seemed satisfactory for explaining potentially causal relationships of attachment, anger, and attempts to control one’s partner leading to dating violence.

scholarly journals Pengaruh Ciri Kepribadian terhadap Intimacy pada Dewasa Muda yang Menjalin Hubungan Romantis

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 79
Author(s):  
Linda Setiawati ◽  
Fivi Nurwianti ◽  
Grace Kilis
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Structural Equation Modeling ◽  
Data Analysis ◽  
Romantic Relationships ◽  
Social Relationships ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Personality Styles ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Personal Assessment

The aim of this research is to examine the impact of vigilant, devoted, and self-sacrificing personality styles on intimacy (engagement, communication, shared friends) among young adults in romantic relationships (dating/married). A total of 1000 respondents aged 20-40 years old completed questionnaires on personality styles (Personality Self-Portrait) and intimacy (Personal Assessment of Intimacy in Relationships). Data analysis using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) shows a significant impact of self-sacrificing personality styles on engagement (γ = -0,511, p < 0,01) and communication (γ = -0,361, p < 0,01). There are also significant influences of vigilant (γ = -0,225, p < 0,05) and devoted personality styles (γ = 0,132, p < 0,05) to shared friends. The impact of self-sacrificing personality styles indicates the importance of both parties’ involvement in influencing their relationship. Besides, being too sensitive (vigilant personality styles’ characteristic) and having a sense of comfort in relationships with others (devoted personality styles’ characteristic) could influence how individuals engage in social relationships outside their romantic relationships. Key words: Intimacy, personality styles, romantic relationshipsAbstrak: Penelitian ini bertujuan melihat pengaruh ciri kepribadian vigilant, devoted, dan self-sacrificing, terhadap intimacy (engagement, communication, shared friends) pada dewasa muda yang sedang menjalin hubungan romantis (berpacaran/menikah). Sebanyak 1000 responden berusia 20-40 tahun mengisi alat ukur ciri kepribadian (Personality Self-Portrait) dan intimacy (Personal Assessment of Intimacy in Relationships). Hasil analisis menggunakan Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) menunjukkan pengaruh ciri kepribadian self-sacrificing yang signifikan terhadap engagement (γ = -0,511, p < 0,01) dan communication (γ = -0,361, p < 0,01). Selain itu ditemukan pula pengaruh ciri kepribadian vigilant (γ = -0,225, p < 0,05) dan devoted (γ = 0,132, p < 0,05) yang signifikan terhadap shared friends, juga pengaruh status hubungan yang signifikan terhadap communication (γ = 0,102, p < 0,01). Pengaruh ciri kepribadian self-sacrificing yang signifikan menekankan pentingnya keterlibatan kedua pihak dalam mempengaruhi kualitas hubungan mereka. Selain itu, kepekaan yang terlalu tinggi (karakteristik ciri kepribadian vigilant) dan rasa nyaman akan hubungan dengan orang lain (karakteristik ciri kepribadian devoted) dapat mempengaruhi individu dalam menjalin hubungan dengan lingkungan sosial di luar hubungannya.

Deceptive Affection Across Relational Contexts: A Group Comparison of Romantic Relationships, Cross-Sex Friendships, and Friends With Benefits Relationships

2019 ◽  
Vol 47 (4) ◽  
pp. 623-643
Author(s):  
Sara L. Trask ◽  
Haley Kranstuber Horstman ◽  
Colin Hesse
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation Modeling ◽  
Romantic Relationships ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Exchange Theory ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Group Comparison ◽  
Relational Health ◽  
Friends With Benefits ◽  
Multiple Group ◽  
Relational Contexts

Communicating affection is important for developing and maintaining relationships; yet, it can be risky when it is used deceptively. Grounded in affection exchange theory (AET), the purpose of the present study is to test how types of deceptive affection—or incongruity between affection felt and expressed—predicts relational health differently across three relational contexts: romantic relationships (RRs), cross-sex friendships (CSFs), and friends with benefits relationships (FWBRs). Multiple group analyses using structural equation modeling ( n = 526 college students) revealed varying relational types provide both intensified and withheld affection, with FWBRs experiencing both types of deceptive affection the most. Furthermore, intensified affection is positively related to relational health outcomes in RRs, and withheld affection negatively predicts relational health in FWBRs. Findings suggest that differences exist between relational types and both types of deceptive affection and relational health. Theoretical implications for expanding AET Postulates 3 and 5 are discussed.

The association between abuse and the perpetration of subtle sexual coercion: The role of approach and avoidance motivations

2019 ◽  
Vol 36 (5) ◽  
pp. 1509-1526
Author(s):  
Ellie R. Mullins ◽  
Gery C. Karantzas
Keyword(s):  
Romantic Relationships ◽  
Physical Abuse ◽  
Sexual Coercion ◽  
Psychological Abuse ◽  
Romantic Partner ◽  
Heterosexual Couples ◽  
Potential Mechanism ◽  
Approach And Avoidance ◽  
Men And Women

Little research has investigated the associations between abuse and subtle sexual coercion within romantic relationships and the mechanisms that may underpin this association. Specifically, no previous research has investigated whether approach and avoidance motivations for engaging in sexual coercion explain this association. The aim of this research was to investigate whether approach and avoidance motivations pertaining to the perpetration of subtle sexual coercion may mediate the perpetration of psychological and physical abuse and the perpetration of sexual coercion. A total of 117 heterosexual couples (mean age = 30.42 years) completed measures assessing their approach and avoidance motivations for sexual coercion, as well as reports of abuse perpetration (physical and psychological) and sexual coercion against their romantic partner. Findings revealed that men and women’s perpetration of psychological abuse (but not physical abuse) was positively associated with their own avoidance motivations for sexual coercion perpetration and that women’s perpetration of psychological abuse was positively associated with their partner’s approach and avoidance motivations for sexual coercion perpetration. Avoidance motives were also found to mediate the association between psychological abuse and sexual coercion perpetration for both men and women. The results of this study highlight the importance of exploring motives as a potential mechanism to help explain the associations between abuse and sexual coercion within romantic relationships.

An Examination of Emotion Regulation and Alcohol Use as Risk Factors for Female-Perpetrated Dating Violence

2015 ◽  
Vol 30 (3) ◽  
pp. 417-431 ◽  
Author(s):  
Edwin Ortiz ◽  
Ryan C. Shorey ◽  
Tara L. Cornelius
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
College Students ◽  
Emotion Regulation ◽  
Alcohol Use ◽  
Dating Violence ◽  
Physical Aggression ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Theoretical Models ◽  
Psychological Aggression ◽  
Equation Modeling

Dating violence is a serious problem among college students. Research indicates that females perpetrate as much, if not more, psychological and physical aggression against their dating partners relative to their male counterparts. Unfortunately, there is considerably less research on risk factors for female-perpetrated dating violence, hindering efforts aimed at preventing violence in their relationships. This study examined 2 risk factors for female-perpetrated dating violence, namely alcohol use and emotion regulation, within a sample of undergraduate female college students (N = 379). Using structural equation modeling, results demonstrated that emotion regulation was associated with psychological aggression perpetration, and this was partially mediated by alcohol use. Moreover, a 2-chain mediation was present, such that emotion regulation deficits predicted alcohol use, which in turn predicted psychological aggression, which finally predicted physical aggression. These findings are consistent with theoretical models of dating violence and indicate that intervention programs should focus their efforts on increasing adaptive emotion regulation, decreasing alcohol use, and reducing psychological aggression.

Perceived Threats of Female Infidelity, Male Proprietariness, and Violence in College Dating Couples

2007 ◽  
Vol 22 (6) ◽  
pp. 651-668 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alita J. Cousins ◽  
Steven W. Gangestad
Keyword(s):  
Romantic Relationships ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Physical Violence ◽  
Two Dimensions ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Mating Tactics ◽  
Dating Couples ◽  
College Dating ◽  
Controlling Behaviors ◽  
Do So

According to evolutionary theory, men faced the adaptive problem of keeping their partners sexually faithful. In the current study, men’s perception that their partners are interested in other men was hypothesized to be associated with more controlling behaviors in romantic relationships. Of the two dimensions of mating tactics, controlling and attentive behaviors, physically aggressive men were expected to be especially controlling, but not attentive. Using structural equation modeling with 116 college dating couples, women who reported greater interest in other men were perceived by their partners to do so and these men also exhibited more controlling behaviors, which were associated with physical aggression. Men’s perception of women’s interest in others was a more important predictor of male violence than women’s actual interest in other men. The link between women’s control tactics and their use of physical violence differed from men.

scholarly journals A Meta-Analytic Structural Equation Model for Understanding Social Commerce Adoption

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yogesh K Dwivedi ◽  
Elvira Ismagilova ◽  
Prianka Sarker ◽  
Anand Jeyaraj ◽  
Yassine Jadil ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Presence ◽  
Behavioral Intention ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Structural Model ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Social Commerce ◽  
Informational Support ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Theoretical Perspectives ◽  
Use Behavior

AbstractSocial commerce (s-commerce) has gained prominence with advances in social media and social networking technologies over the last decade. Prior research has employed diverse theoretical perspectives to understand and explain consumer behavior within s-commerce but has also produced inconsistent results. This study integrates different theoretical perspectives including trust, social support, and social presence. The research portrays an integrated research model involving factors that impact behavioral intention and use behavior of s-commerce consumers whilst synthesizing prior empirical findings. A meta-analytic structural equation modeling (MASEM) method was used to synthesize 189 findings reported in 68 s-commerce studies and to analyze the structural model. Our findings show that trust and informational support have positive effects on behavioral intention while trust and emotional support have positive effects on use behavior. Furthermore, our findings highlight that behavioral intention influences use behavior and mediates the effect of trust and informational support on use behavior. The implications for research and practice are discussed in detail.

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