Citation
Seffrin, Patrick M. (2017). The Competition–Violence Hypothesis: Sex, Marriage, and Male Aggression.
Justice Quarterly. vol. 34 (4) pp. 652-673
Abstract
Sexually active men, who are not in a monogamous relationship, may be at a greater risk for violence than men who are sexually active within monogamous relationships and men who are not sexually active. The current study examines changes in sexual behavior and violence in adolescence to early adulthood. Data on male (n = 4,597) and female (n = 5,523) respondents were drawn from four waves of the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent and Adult Health (Add Health). HLM regression models indicate that men who transition to a monogamous, or less competitive, mode of sexual behavior (fewer partners since last wave), reduce their risk for violence. The same results were not replicated for females. Further, results were not accounted for by marital status or other more readily accepted explanations of violence. Findings suggest that competition for sex be further examined as a potential cause of male violence. © 2016 Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences
URL
http://dx.doi.org/10.1080%2F07418825.2016.1216153Keyword(s)
competition marriage sex violence
Notes
Export Date: 30 August 2016 Article in Press
Reference Type
Journal Article
Journal Title
Justice Quarterly
Author(s)
Seffrin, Patrick M.
Year Published
2017
Volume Number
34
Issue Number
4
Pages
652-673
Edition
August 17, 2016
DOI
10.1080/07418825.2016.1216153
Reference ID
9236
