TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2014//
TI  - More than a nuisance: the prevalence and consequences of frotteurism and exhibitionism
JO  - Sexual abuse: a journal of research and treatment
A1  - Clark, Stephanie K.
A1  - Jeglic, Elizabeth L.
A1  - Calkins, Cynthia
A1  - Tatar, Joseph R.
SP  - 3
EP  - 19
VL  - 28
IS  - 1
N2  - Despite indications that acts of frotteurism and exhibitionism are frequent occurrences, these sexual paraphilias have received little empirical attention. To address this gap in our knowledge about these paraphilias, 459 undergraduate students in a major metropolitan city completed a self-report measure designed to investigate the frequency and correlates of frotteurism and exhibitionism. Results indicate a high rate of victimization among female college students for both paraphilias. Furthermore, acts of frotteurism and exhibitionism most often occurred in places related to public transportation (e.g., subway trains or platforms) in this urban setting. In addition, victims reported a number of negative outcomes as a consequence of victimization, including feelings of violation, changes in behavior, and even long-term psychological distress. Older females were the most likely to be victimized. These findings are discussed as they pertain to the prevention and deterrence of paraphilic sexual acts.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 1079-0632
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1079063214525643
ID  - ref1
ER  -