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Journal article
Investigating the relationship between non-consensual condom removal and the Dark Triad of personality
Psychology & Sexuality, Vol.15(3), pp.353-368
2024
Abstract
Listed as a global priority, increasing the sexual and reproductive health of women and girls is an important topic that is gathering attention both from social and academic lenses. Whilst some research has been conducted into those who engage in non-consensual condom removal, the aim of the study was to explore the relationship between Dark Triad of Personality traits (i.e. Machiavellianism, narcissism, psychopathy) and arousal from, intention to engage in, and reported behavioural history of non-consensual condom removal (i.e. stealthing), which is a type of sexual violence. Results found that there were associations between all Dark Triad traits and all types of condom use resistance; individuals who were aroused by stealthing scenarios and who reported a behavioural history of stealthing scored significantly higher on Machiavellianism, narcissism and psychopathy compared to those who were not aroused by or did not report a behavioural history of stealthing. Psychopathy and narcissism were found to be significant predictors of a person’s reported intention to engage in stealthing behaviour. Future research into the relationship between Dark Triad and other types of personality traits and stealthing behaviour is needed to inform assessment, prevention, and treatment for perpetrators of this type of sexual violence.
Details
- Title
- Investigating the relationship between non-consensual condom removal and the Dark Triad of personality
- Authors
- Timothy Cousins (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, School of Health and Behavioural Sciences - LegacyAndrew Allen (Corresponding Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, School of Health - PsychologyJonathan Mason (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, School of Health and Behavioural Sciences - Legacy
- Publication details
- Psychology & Sexuality, Vol.15(3), pp.353-368
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis
- Date published
- 2024
- DOI
- 10.1080/19419899.2023.2282440
- ISSN
- 1941-9902
- Organisation Unit
- Sexual Violence Research and Prevention Unit; School of Health - Psychology; School of Health and Behavioural Sciences - Legacy
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99978498502621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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