Citation

Herbenick D, Fu TJ, Dodge B, Fortenberry JD. J. Am. Coll. Health 2019; 67(2): 144-152.

Affiliation

b Division of Adolescent Medicine, Indiana University School of Medicine , Indianapolis , Indiana.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2019, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/07448481.2018.1462827

PMID

29652650

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To examine, in a probability sample of undergraduate students, characteristics of students' most recent sexual experiences (including alcohol use) as well as their experiences with non-consensual sex. PARTICIPANTS: In January and February 2015, 22,046 students were invited to participate in an anonymous, cross-sectional, Internet-based survey; 7,032 surveys were completed (31.9%).

METHODS: Measures included background characteristics (age, gender, sexual orientation), most recent sexual event items (sexual pleasure, wantedness, alcohol use), and experiences with nonconsensual sex (since college and lifetime).

RESULTS: Respondents reporting sober consensual sex were more likely to report higher levels of sexual pleasure and wantedness. Nonconsensual oral, vaginal, or anal penetration occurring during college were reported by 15.8% of women and 7.7% of men. Students more often told friends, partners, or family members and rarely disclosed to university faculty or police.

CONCLUSIONS: Implications for campus policy and health education are addressed.

Language: en

Keywords

alcohol; sexual consent; sexual pleasure; wantedness