The Topography of Violence in College Men: Frequency and Comorbidity of Sexual and Physical Aggression

Assesses whether males (Ms) who physically aggress against females (Fs) are more or less likely to aggress sexually against Fs, & explores whether there exists a distinct group whose members are both physically & sexually aggressive toward women. Questionnaire data from 261 M college students in AL reveal that: 47% did not meet the criteria for assignment to either the sexually or physically aggressive group; 25% & 11% met the criteria for assignment to the sexually or physically aggressive group, respectively; 17% exceeded criterion levels for both sexual & physical aggression. Designated the combined aggression group, these Ms formed a very distinct, clinically & socially, critical subgroup. 6 Tables, 27 References. Adapted from the source document.