Alcohol and Sexual Violence

This book provides a chronology of the 68th Nebraska Symposium on Motivation, which focuses on contemporary research knowledge about sexual violence and alcohol use. It is specific to dating and intimate partner sexual violence in young adult populations and aims to bring together experts to articulate the causes, consequences, and mechanisms of alcohol-involved sexual assault. Alcohol use is a major contributor to sexual assault, with estimated 50% of assaults in the U.S. involving drinking by the victim, perpetrator, or both.

Format: Hardback
Length: 216 pages
Publication date: 26 March 2023
Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG

This comprehensive book offers a detailed chronology of the 68th Nebraska Symposium on Motivation, which delves into the latest research knowledge regarding sexual violence and alcohol use. With a specific focus on dating and intimate partner sexual violence among young adult populations, this resource is designed to cater to researchers, prevention agencies, and policymakers within academic and military settings.

Alcohol consumption has long been acknowledged as a significant factor in sexual assault, with estimates suggesting that approximately half of all sexual assaults in the United States involve either the victim, perpetrator, or both consuming alcohol. Beyond the well-documented harmful effects of alcohol, these assaults are characterized by unique consequences for female victims, including heightened self-blame, stigma, and the resort to alcohol use as a coping mechanism. Moreover, perpetrators who engage in heavier drinking are more likely to perpetrate severe incidents of assault, often involving physical force, which result in more severe outcomes for the victims.

The primary objective of the Symposium on Motivation is to assemble a distinguished panel of experts in the fields of alcohol and sexual aggression. These experts will present and discuss classic and contemporary research and theories on alcohol-involved sexual assault, employing cutting-edge approaches such as virtual reality, neuroscience, and laboratory-based alcohol administration. By exploring these issues from various perspectives—including those of perpetrators, victims, and bystanders—the Symposium aims to shed light on the complex mechanisms underlying alcohol-related sexual assault and provide valuable insights for prevention, intervention, and policy development.

This book is a valuable resource for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers seeking to better understand and address the issue of sexual violence and alcohol use in young adult populations. By providing a comprehensive chronology of the Symposium and exploring the latest research findings through cutting-edge approaches, it contributes to the ongoing efforts to prevent, intervene, and promote sexual health and well-being.

Weight: 512g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783031244254
Edition number: 1st ed. 2023