Multiple perpetrator rape: A critical review of existing explanatory theories
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Authors
Colleges, School and Institutes
External organisations
- Faculty of Social Science and Humanities, University of Ontario Institute of Technology, 2000 Simcoe Street North, Oshawa, ON L1H 7K4, Canada
Abstract
Although multiple perpetrator rape is a relatively under-researched area, a few authors have proposed theories to try to explain this complex phenomenon. The majority of these theories only examined some factors that are believed to play a part in multiple perpetrator rape (e.g., socio-cultural factors and group processes). The most recent and comprehensive model proposed is the Multi-Factorial Theory of Multiple Perpetrator Sexual Offending. This article critically examines this theory and the factors and processes that are suggested as contributing to multiple perpetrator rape (i.e., individual, socio-cultural and situational factors including the interactions between them). Some evidence is found to support this model although further research is needed to fully test it.
Details
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 150-158 |
Journal | Aggression and Violent Behavior |
Early online date | 5 Aug 2015 |
Publication status | Published - Nov 2015 |
Keywords
- Multiple perpetrator rape, Gang rape, Group rape, Explanatory theories