Mohammad, Mohd Taufik and Barroso, Ricardo (2026) Power, romance, and aggression in statutory rape: comparing between male adolescent perpetrators with adult perpetrators and sexually inactive adolescents. Journal of Sexual Aggression, 32 (2). pp. 306-320. ISSN 1355-2600 E-ISSN 1742-6545
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Abstract
Enforcing statutory rape laws on adolescents exhibiting normative sexual behaviour with underage peers has been standard practice in many countries, including Malaysia. The enforcement of the laws on adolescent perpetrators implies that the assumption of deviance associated with adult perpetrators of statutory rape is also shared with those of adolescents. This exploratory study drew comparative data from 112 male adolescents and adults in juvenile detention centres and prisons around Malaysia pertaining to the characteristics of their sexual behaviour with underage partners. Results indicated that adolescent perpetrators were shown to have a lower perceived relative power in sexual relationships compared to their adult counterparts, but a higher level of perceived romantic love and aggression. In addition, the results did not support the model differentiating adolescents who had sex with underage partners and adolescents who did not have sex. The implications of the study are discussed.
| Item Type: | Article (Journal) |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Adolescents, aggression, relative power, romantic love, sexual behaviour, statutory rape laws |
| Subjects: | B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BF Psychology > BF692 Psychology of sex. Sexual behavior |
| Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button): | Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences > Department of Psychology |
| Depositing User: | Dr Mohd Taufik bin Mohammad |
| Date Deposited: | 06 Jul 2026 15:23 |
| Last Modified: | 06 Jul 2026 15:23 |
| Queue Number: | 2026-06-Q3760 |
| URI: | http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/129463 |
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