Participation in Prostitution: Associated Outcomes Within Familial Relationships

Citation

Zeglin, Robert J (2014). Participation in Prostitution: Associated Outcomes Within Familial Relationships. Sexuality Research and Social Policy. vol. 11 (1) pp. 50-62

Abstract

There are several competing models of conceptualizing the prostitution industry. One such model, the polymorphous model, posits that sex work contains positive and negative factors and that both must be considered when assessing the consequences of participating in prostitution. This study examines the relationship between participation in prostitution and familial relationships using the National Longitudinal Survey of Adolescent Health data. The present study conceptualized participation in prostitution to include both clients and providers. Results indicate that participation in prostitution is not a predictor of parenting satisfaction, relationship satisfaction, or of reporting being the victim of domestic violence. It is, however, associated with a significantly increased chance of perpetrating domestic violence (OR = 2.59). These results highlight the possible power dynamic present in prostitution and how these may influence intimate partner relationships. These dynamics are discussed and their influence on policy is considered.

URL

http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s13178-013-0143-4

Keyword(s)

Prostitution

Reference Type

Journal Article

Journal Title

Sexuality Research and Social Policy

Author(s)

Zeglin, Robert J

Year Published

2014

Volume Number

Issue Number

Pages

50-62

ISSN/ISBN

1868-9884

DOI

10.1007/s13178-013-0143-4

Reference ID

4818