Sexual coercion of year 11-12 high school students

Citation

Eklund R, Blanksby B, Randall N, Heard NP & Dashlooty A (2008) Sexual coercion of year 11-12 high school students. ACHPER Australia Healthy Lifestyles Journal, 55 (2-3), pp. 31-37. http://search.informit.com.au/documentSummary;dn=200811787;res=IELAPA

Abstract
Sexual coercion in peer dating relationships was studied among 341 Year 11-12 high school students via the Adolescent Dating and Relationship Survey. Nearly 50% of females and 70% of males had relationships with similar aged partners. However, more females dated older partners and more males dated younger partners. Females also reported longer relationships than males ([greater than or equal to] 9-12 months). The most frequent coercions were made to feel guilty, being plied with alcohol and/or other drugs, being pressured via begging and/or arguing, and being lied to. Females were physically restrained more than males. Talking about the experience was a common response, and females said "Stop", "No Further", Pulled Away, or Left more than males. However, many participants reported Doing Nothing. (Contains 5 tables and 2 footnotes.)

Journal
ACHPER Australia Healthy Lifestyles Journal: Volume 55, Issue 2-3