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9780803970632

The Dark Side of Courtship; Physical and Sexual Aggression

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    9780803970632

  • ISBN10:

    0803970633

  • Edition: 1st
  • Format: Hardcover
  • Copyright: 1999-11-01
  • Publisher: Sage Publications, Inc

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Summary

The negative interactions that take place between dating and courting partners, most notably physical aggression and sexual exploitation, are explored in this volume. The authors blend qualitative interviews with current research findings.

Author Biography

Sally A. Lloyd is Director of Women's Studies and Professor of Educational Leadership at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. She earned her Ph.D. at Oregon State University in 1982. Beth C. Emery is Professor of Child Development and Family Studies in the Human Sciences Department at Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro. She earned her Ph.D. from Oregon State University in 1987.

Table of Contents

Series Editors' Introduction ix
Acknowledgments xi
``I Never Thought It Would Happen to Me'': The Dark Side of Romance
1(10)
The Literature on Physical and Sexual Aggression in Courtship
4(5)
The Prevalence of Courtship Aggression
4(1)
The Correlates of Courtship Aggression
5(3)
The Impact of Courtship Aggression
8(1)
Overview of This Volume
9(2)
A Framework for Understanding Physical and Sexual Aggression in Courtship
11(34)
Building a Framework
12(2)
Feminist Perspectives
14(5)
Relational Perspectives
19(3)
Social Constructivist and Discourse Contributions
22(15)
The Discourse of Courtship
24(7)
The Discourse of Aggression
31(6)
Summary and Conceptual Model
37(3)
Choosing a Method and an Analysis Strategy for the Study of the Dark Side of Courtship
40(5)
``I Wouldn't Hurt You If I Didn't Love You So Much'': The Dynamics of Physical Aggression
45(44)
The Physical Aggression Experiences
48(2)
The Relational Dynamics of Physical Aggression
50(15)
Catalysts to Violence
51(5)
Communication Dynamics
56(3)
Responding to His Aggression
59(4)
The Aftermath of Aggression
63(2)
The Dynamics of Control
65(9)
Domination of an Argument
66(1)
Domination of the Woman and the Relationship
67(3)
Keeping Her in the Relationship
70(1)
Ownership and Extreme Control of Her Persona
71(2)
Summary of the Dynamics of Control
73(1)
Constructing Meaning Around the Experience of Physical Aggression
74(13)
Disbelief and Confusion
75(3)
Excusing the Aggressor
78(2)
The Dynamics of Blaming the Victim
80(4)
Reframing the Aggression and Leaving the Relationship
84(3)
A Final Note
87(2)
``I Never Called It Rape'': Sexual Aggression in Dating Relationships
89(42)
The Sexual Aggression Experiences
91(5)
Age and Level of Sexual Experience
91(3)
Relationship Context
94(1)
The Interplay of Sexual and Physical Aggression
94(2)
The Relational Dynamics of Sexual Aggression
96(12)
Catalysts to Aggression
96(4)
The Dynamics of the Sexually Aggressive Actions
100(3)
Responses of Victims
103(3)
Responses of Perpetrators
106(2)
The Dynamics of Control
108(10)
Control and the Interplay of Physical and Sexual Force
109(2)
Possession and Ownership
111(1)
Power Motivations
112(2)
Relationship Fraud
114(3)
Summary of the Dynamics of Control
117(1)
``Constructing Meaning'' Around the Experience of Sexual Aggression
118(11)
Confusion
118(3)
Excusing and Forgiving the Aggressor
121(3)
The Dynamics of Blaming the Victim
124(3)
Reframing the Aggression: Holding the Aggressor Accountable
127(2)
A Final Note
129(2)
Conclusions and Implications for Intervention
131(12)
Conclusions About Aggression in Courtship
132(6)
Most Young Women Believe Aggression Will Never Happen in Their Relationships
132(1)
Control Is a Key Dynamic in Both Physical and Sexual Aggression
133(1)
Aggression Intersects With Interpersonal Communication on Multiple Levels
134(1)
Victims of Physical and Sexual Aggression Are Silenced in Multiple Ways
135(1)
A Sense of Betrayal and Self-Blame Are Pervasive Effects of Experiencing Aggression
136(1)
Women Who Survive Physical and Sexual Aggression Display Insight and Resiliency
137(1)
Implications for Intervention
138(3)
A Final Note of Thanks
141(2)
Appendix A: Physical Aggression Interview Protocol 143(4)
Appendix B: Sexual Aggression Interview Protocol 147(4)
References 151(18)
Author Index 169(6)
Subject Index 175(4)
About the Authors 179

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