A5022336737- Sexual Assault and Victimization Studies
- Intimate Partner and Family Violence
- Bullying, Victimization, and Aggression
- Sex work and related issues
- Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
- Sexuality, Behavior, and Technology
- Child Development and Digital Technology
- Gender, Security, and Conflict
- Gender, Feminism, and Media
- Social and Intergroup Psychology
- Impact of Technology on Adolescents
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Child Abuse and Trauma
- Sociology and Education Studies
- Behavioral Health and Interventions
- Gender Roles and Identity Studies
- Media Influence and Health
- Terrorism, Counterterrorism, and Political Violence
- Personality Traits and Psychology
- Cultural Differences and Values
- Stalking, Cyberstalking, and Harassment
- Crime Patterns and Interventions
- Gender Diversity and Inequality
- Health and Medical Studies
- Criminal Law and Policy
University of Potsdam
2016-2025
International Centre for Reproductive Health
2022
Ghent University
2022
KU Leuven
2022
Ghent University Hospital
2022
Freie Universität Berlin
1991-1995
University of Sussex
1986-1990
Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz
1988-1989
University of Koblenz and Landau
1984
Despite recent growth of research on the effects prosocial media, processes underlying these are not well understood. Two studies explored theoretically relevant mediators and moderators media helping. Study 1 examined associations among prosocial- violent-media use, empathy, helping in samples from seven countries. Prosocial-media use was positively associated with This effect mediated by empathy similar across cultures. 2 longitudinal relations prosocial-video-game violent-video-game a...
The relationship between exposure to violent electronic games and aggressive cognitions behavior was examined in a longitudinal study. A total of 295 German adolescents completed the measures video game usage, endorsement norms, hostile attribution bias, physical as well indirect/relational aggression cross-sectionally, subsample N=143 measured again 30 months later. Cross-sectional results at T1 showed direct usage an indirect link bias through norms. In combination, violence, normative...
Abstract A study is presented that explored the role of macho personality, age, and power car as predictors aggressive driving behavior. total 154 male motorists completed two subscales Hypermasculinity Inventory a measure personality self‐reports behavior based on Driver Behaviour Questionnaire. They also provided information about their annual mileage, horsepower car, features had guided choice car. multiple regression analysis showed each was significantly related to driving: Younger...
This study examined the links between desensitization to violent media stimuli and habitual violence exposure as a predictor aggressive cognitions behavior outcome variables.Two weeks after completing measures of exposure, trait aggression, arousability, normative beliefs about undergraduates (N = 303) saw film clip sad or funny comparison clip.Skin conductance level (SCL) was measured continuously, ratings anxious pleasant arousal were obtained each clip.Following clips, participants...
An experimental study was designed and tested to change negative attitudes towards the physically disabled. A pre-post-test intervention conducted including three conditions: (a) cognitive intervention; (b) behavioural involving equal-status contact with target group; (c) no-intervention control. The sample consisted of 70 ninth grade students. Following baseline assessments attitudes, attitude measured immediately following at a follow-up months post-intervention. provided information about...
Research in legal decision making has demonstrated the tendency to blame victim and exonerate perpetrator of sexual assault. This study examined hypothesis a special leniency bias rape cases by comparing them robbery. N = 288 participants received descriptions robbery female male made ratings blame. Case scenarios varied with respect prior relationship (strangers, acquaintances, ex-partners) coercive strategy (force vs. exploiting intoxication). More was attributed less for than Information...
Data are presented on young people's sexual victimisation and perpetration from 10 European countries (Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Greece, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia Spain) using a shared measurement tool (N = 3480 participants, aged between 18 27 years). Between 19.7 52.2% of female 10.1 55.8% male respondents reported having experienced at least one incident since age consent. In two countries, rates were significantly higher for men than women. 5.5 48.7% 2.6...
Abstract This study examined the prevalence of sexual aggression and victimization in a large convenience sample N = 2,149 first‐year college students from different universities Germany. Participants were asked about both by, perpetration of, since age 14. Both same‐sex heterosexual victim–perpetrator constellations examined. Prevalence rates established for relationships (partners, acquaintances, strangers) incidents involving alcohol consumption by one or partners. The overall rate was...
Although there is ample evidence linking insecure attachment styles and intimate partner violence (IPV), little known about the psychological processes underlying this association, especially from victim’s perspective. The present study examined how relate to experience of sexual abuse, directly or indirectly through destructive conflict resolution strategies, both self-reported attributed their opposite-sex romantic partner. In an online survey, 216 Spanish undergraduates completed measures...
Cultural generality versus specificity of media violence effects on aggression was examined in seven countries (Australia, China, Croatia, Germany, Japan, Romania, the United States). Participants reported aggressive behaviors, use habits, and several other known risk protective factors for aggression. Across nations, exposure to violent screen positively associated with This effect partially mediated by cognitions empathy. The remained significant even after statistically controlling a...
Abstract Peer groups are critical socialization agents for the development of social behavior in adolescence, but studies examining peer-group effects on individuals’ prosocial scarce. Using a two-wave, multilevel data set ( N = 16,893, 8481 male; 8412 female; mean age at Time 1: 14.0 years) from 1308 classes 252 secondary schools Germany, main classroom level behavior, cross-level interactions between and individual levels 1, moderating role gender were examined. The results showed that...
Two field studies were conducted to investigate the influence of observer and victim characteristics on attributions assailant responsibility in a rape case. In first study, male female subjects completed measure myth acceptance presented with account after which they asked attribute assailant. second new sample was basis one two accounts victim's pre‐rape behavior manipulated. Results showed that both victims' influenced degree attributed victims assailants. No significant effects subject...
Abstract Two studies explored stereotypic information processing in rape cases by prospective lawyers Germany. In Study 1, 451 undergraduate law students rated scenarios varying with respect to defendant–complainant relationship and coercive strategy (force versus exploitation of the complainant's alcohol-induced defencelessness). Acceptance myths was also measured. Likelihood defendant liability be lower when there a prior between parties exploited defencelessness as compared he used force...