The Experience of Sexual Desire Among Male Adolescents in Malaysia Detained for Sexual Intercourse with an Underage Partner
An Exploration Using the Incentive Theory of Sexual Motivations
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 6451353 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Taufik Mohammad (0000-0002-7611-6849, University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro), Ricardo Barroso (0000-0003-0961-7819, University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro) |
| Year | 2024 |
| Volume | 22 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 693-705 |
| Publication date | 2024-07-10 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Sexuality Research and Social Policy (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1553-6610 • E-ISSN: 1868-9884 |
| Publisher | Springer Science+Business Media (PUBLISHER • DE) |
| DOI | 10.1007/s13178-024-01010-6 |
| OpenAlex | W4400506090 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 41 |
Introduction In Malaysia, statutory rape laws are used to charge male individuals who engage in sexual intercourse with underage females, including on male adolescents who engage in sex with their female peers who are of similar age, but underage. This view that criminalizes sexual behavior among male adolescents raises the question if their sexual behavior should be considered sexually deviant. Methods To explore this question, this qualitative study conducted in-depth interviews with 19 adolescents who were detained for sexual intercourse with their underage partner, guided by the Incentive Theory of Sexual Motivations. Interviews were carried out between April and July 2023. Results Thematic analysis demonstrated that various parts of the adolescents’ experience in sexual desire and excitement seemed to be normative, although a few respondents exhibited deviance in terms of age interests, the use of substance in enhancing sexual experience, and the propensity of aggression. Conclusions The findings of this study highlighted the nuances of sexual behavior among male adolescents, particularly with similar-aged partners who happen to be underage. Policy Implications This study highlights that sexual relationships between adolescents who happen to be underage should not automatically be regarded as deviant. This has important policy implications, particularly concerning the enforcement of statutory rape laws on male adolescents, which effectively criminalizes their sexual behavior
Developmental psychology · Economics · Human sexuality · Incentive · Risky sexual behavior · Sexual attraction · Sexual behavior · Sexual desire · Sexual intercourse · Sexually active · Sociology · Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health · Demography · Gender Studies · Psychology · Sex work and related issues · Sexuality, Behavior, and Technology · Social Psychology
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| Highly cited | No |