Sexual experiences associated with participation in drinking games.
The results of previous research suggest that participation in drinking games may be associated with sexual aggression, but the specific sexual behaviors involved have not been identified. In the present study, the authors attempted to identify specific sexual experiences associated with drinking games. Both men and women reported being taken advantage of sexually during or after play, including someone having sex with them when they were too drunk to give consent. Few women admitted to being perpetrators, but many men reported multiple instances of perpetration. Greater alcohol consumption predicted more sexual experiences in women. In men, sexual motives for playing drinking games were the best predictor of sexual behavior. Alcohol and sexual-assault prevention programs may need to consider the role of drinking games in sexual victimization.
Johnson
Thomas J
TJ
Department of Psychology, Indiana State University, Terre Haute 47809, USA. pytjohn@isugw.indstate.edu
Stahl
Courtney
C
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000428:Alcohol Drinking; D003625:Data Collection; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009042:Motivation; D011998:Recreation; D012737:Sex Factors; D012742:Sex Offenses; D012725:Sexual Behavior; D013334:Students; D014495:Universities