Male Rape: Articles from the Professional Medical and Mental Health Journals

Some useful PAPER resources, listed in no particular order:

Scarce, Michael.
BOOK: Male on male rape: The hidden toll of stigma and shame. New York, NY, USA: Insight Books/Plenum Press. 1997, xxii, 311p.
(from the jacket) "Male on Male Rape: The Hidden Toll of Stigma and Shame" examines a form of violence that, despite worldwide prevalence, remains vastly underreported and unrecognized. Michael Scarce, coordinator of a rape education and prevention program and a survivor of adult male rape, investigates the substantial effects of male-on-male sexual violence on individuals and society, dispelling popular myths and questioning why most communities cannot or will not confront the problem of same-sex sexual violence. This book is the culmination of years of research that includes numerous interviews with straight and gay male rape survivors, and analysis of popular media, case studies, and the author's own personal and professional experience. This book shatters the silence surrounding this form of sexual violence in US society while offering concrete initiatives and strategies for addressing the rape of men by men. It is a resource for anyone with a personal or professional interest in the prevention of rape or the healing of rape's devastating effects. ((c) 1998 APA/PsycINFO, all rights reserved)

AUTHOR: Kramer, Elizabeth J
TITLE: WHEN MEN ARE VICTIMS: APPLYING RAPE SHIELD LAWS TO MALE SAME-
SEX RAPE
JOURNAL NAME: New York University law review.
VOL, ISSUE: Volume 73, Number 1
PAGES: pp. 293
YEAR: 1998
TYPE: Article
ABSTRACT: Men who are victims of same-sex rape are a largely ignored group. Like female victims of rape, male victims fear being disbelieved by authorities and having their prior sexual histories exposed at trial.
ISSN: 0028-7881

AUTHOR: Rogers, P
TITLE: Male rape: The impact of a legal definition on the clinical area
JOURNAL NAME: Medicine, science, and the law.
VOL, ISSUE: Volume 35, Number 4
PAGES: pp. 303
YEAR: 1995
TYPE: Article
ISSN: 0025-8024

AUTHOR: Plaud, Joseph J; Bigwood, Scott J
TITLE: The Relationship of Male Self-Report of Rape Supportive Attitudes, Sexual F ntasy, Social Desirability and Physiological Arousal to Sexually Coercive
JOURNAL NAME: Journal of clinical psychology.
VOL, ISSUE: Volume 53, Number 8
PAGES: pp. 935
YEAR: 1997
TYPE: Article
ISSN: 0021-9762
J ALT NAME: Journal of community psychology

AUTHOR: Huckle, P L

TITLE: Male rape victims referred to a forensic psychiatric service
JOURNAL NAME: Medicine, science, and the law.
VOL, ISSUE: Volume 35, Number 3
PAGES: pp. 187
YEAR: 1995
TYPE: Article
ISSN: 0025-8024

Calderwood, Deryck. "The male rape victim." Source
Medical Aspects of Human Sexuality. Vol 21(5), May 1987,
53-55. Abstract
Suggests that problems in treating the male rape victim include the reluctance of many men to report sexual assault, lack of facilities for helping men, and lack of knowledge about the phenomenon. Most male rape is by other men, and males often sustain more injuries than do females. Three phases in the rape trauma syndrome are discussed: acute, reorganization, and latent. ((c) 1997 APA/PsycINFO, all rights reserved)

Author

Kaszniak, Alfred W.
Nussbaum, Paul D.
Berren, Michael R.
Santiago, Jose.
Title
Amnesia as a consequence of male rape: A case report. Source
Journal of Abnormal Psychology. Vol 97(1), Feb 1988, p.100-104.
A male patient suffering from a generalized functional retrograde amnesia, for all autobiographical information, was admitted to a psychiatric inpatient facility. Psychological testing indicated possible sexual assault. Following five hypnotic sessions, the patient regained his memory, and a violent sexual attack by two males was validated. The amnesia is discussed in terms of the constructs of implicit versus explicit memory, and reasons why a male rape victim might suffer such an extreme reaction. ((c) 1997 APA/PsycINFO, all rights reserved)

AUTHOR: Coxell, A. W.; King, M. B.

TITLE: Male victims of rape and sexual abuse
JOURNAL NAME: Sexual and marital therapy : journal of the Association of Sexual and Marital Therapists.
VOL, ISSUE: Volume 11, Number 3
PAGES: 297
YEAR: 1996
TYPE: Article
ISSUE DESCR: Men's Sexual Health
ISSN: 0267-4653
BL SHELFMARK: 8254.483000

AUTHOR: Rumney, P.; Morgan-Taylor, M.

TITLE: Recognizing the Male Victim: Gender Neutrality and the Law of Rape: Part One
JOURNAL NAME: The Anglo-American law review.
VOL, ISSUE: Volume 26, Number 2
PAGES: 198
YEAR: 1997
TYPE: Article
ISSN: 0308-6569

AUTHOR: Barter, S.
TITLE: Survivors of male rape
JOURNAL NAME: Practice.
VOL, ISSUE: Volume 8, Number 4
PAGES: 5
YEAR: 1996
TYPE: Article
ISSN: 0950-3153
BL SHELFMARK: 6597.117000
J ALT NAME: Practice (Birmingham, England)

AUTHOR: Laurent, Claire
TITLE: News Focus. Male rape.
JOURNAL NAME: Nursing times : NT.
VOL, ISSUE: Volume 89, Number 6
PAGES: 18
PUB DATE: February 10
YEAR: 1993
TYPE: News
ABSTRACT: Help is available for men who have been raped.
ISSN: 0954-7762
J ALT NAME: Nursing times (London, England : 1987) Nursing times, nursing mirror

AUTHOR: Struckman-Johnson, Cindy; Anderson, Peter
TITLE: Opening the debate on a taboo topic: Male rape.
SOURCE: Journal of Sex Research. v30 n2, May 1993, p. 181.
3 pages
AVAILABILITY:
PUBLISHER: Society for the Scientific Study of Sex
ISSN: 0022-4499

AUTHOR: Frazier, Patricia A

TITLE: A comparative study of male and female rape victims seen at a hospital-based rape crisis program
SOURCE: Journal of Interpersonal Violence
AVAILABILITY: UMI can supply photocopy.Cat No.: 16945.00
VOL/ISSUE NO: v8n1
PAGE(S): 65-76
DATE: Mar 1993
SOURCE CODE: IJIV
ISSN: 0886-2605
ABSTRACT: Descriptive information on male rape victims was gathered and compared to that of female victims in regard to victim and assault characteristics and immediate post-rape symptoms. Male victims were rated as more depressed and hostile upon post-rape than female victims.

AUTHOR: Struckman-Johnson, Cindy; Struckman-Johnson, David
TITLE: Acceptance of Male Rape Myths Among College Men and Women
SOURCE: Sex Roles: A Journal of Research
AVAILABILITY: UMI can supply photocopy.Cat No.: 11165.00
VOL/ISSUE NO: v27n3-4
PAGE(S): 85-100
DATE: Aug 1992
SOURCE CODE: ISXR
ISSN: 0360-0025
ABSTRACT: College students from psychology courses at a midwestern university rated their agreement with statements reflecting myths that male rape cannot happen, involves victim blame and is not traumatic to men. The results are discussed.

Accession Number
Journal Article: 1984-27456-001.
Author
Reiser, Martin. Geiger, Steven P.
Institution
Los Angeles Police Department, Behavioral Science Services,
CA.
Title
Police officer as victim.
Source
Professional Psychology - Research & Practice. Vol 15(3), Jun 1984, 315-323.
ISSN
0735-7028
Language
English
Abstract
Police officers are at risk of becoming the victims of physical and psychological violence resulting in serious trauma. Posttraumatic reactions to shootings and other life- and ego-threatening events are influenced by situational factors such as authority role, peer-group pressures, and macho values. Police officers often use the defense of denial and consciously or unconsciously reject any feelings of fear or anxiety. Responses to a stressful situation may be affected by organizational expectations and personality defenses. The changes in perception that occur during highly traumatic situations are discussed. A posttraumatic syndrome may develop that is characterized by guilt and depression, withdrawal reactions and feelings of alienation, and psychosomatic illnesses. Stress overload and burnout reactions can be attenuated by sensitive handling by police managers and psychologists. A support and referral network should be provided to assist officer victims. (56 ref) ((c) 1997 APA/PsycINFO, all rights reserved)
Accession Number
Journal Article: 1997-42538-001.
Author
King, Michael. Woollett, Earnest.
Title
Sexually assaulted males: 115 men consulting a counseling service. Click on title to get Full Text
Source
Archives of Sexual Behavior. Vol 26(6), Dec 1997, 579-588.
Abstract
The nature of sexual assault on men and their help seeking following the assault was investigated. All men were seen at least once for face-to-face counseling at SURVIVORS, a counseling service for male victims. Data on 115 men were analyzed: 69 were assaulted while under age 16. Mean time from assault to contact with SURVIVORS was 16.4 years. 51 men (44%) were assaulted more than once. The assailant was known to the victim in all but 16 cases. 100 men (87%) were assaulted by at least one man, 7 (6%) by a man and a woman, and 8 (7%) by women. Forced anal penetration took place in 88. 27 men (23%) feared for their lives during the assault. 88 men (79%) sought no help and only 17 men (15%) reported to police. For victims assaulted under the age of 16, the assault was more likely to be their first sexual experience and they were more likely to delay contact with SURVIVORS for more than 17 years. They were also less likely to report to police. Victims assaulted by more than one person were more likely to have been assaulted by strangers, by women, and to have suffered physical harm. They were less likely to have experienced the assault as their first sexual experience. ((c) 1998 APA/PsycINFO, all rights reserved) (journal abstract)

Accession Number
Journal Article: 1994-17923-001.
Author
Ben-David, Sarah. Silfen, Peter.
Title
Rape death and resurrection: Male reaction after disclosure of the secret of being a rape victim.
Source
Medicine & Law. Vol 12(1-2), 1993, 181-189.
Abstract
Describes male prisoners' (N = 235) reactions after their disclosure of having been a rape victim, and suggests a tentative explanation based on theory and therapeutic experience. The scant information available on male rape can be explained by its rarity or by the reluctance of male victims to disclose their past victimization. 23.8% of the 235 Ss disclosed past sexual abuse. 11 suffered an acute reaction (e.g., attempted suicide). Sexual abuse has a special meaning for the male victim. Their gender identity and gender image are tarnished by the use which another male had with their body. 77.7% of the Ss who did not have an acute reaction after this disclosure were themselves sex offenders. It seems that sex offenders come to terms with this fact by acting out or by proving their sexual virility in a strange and cruel way. ((c) 1997 APA/PsycINFO, all rights reserved)

Unique Identifier
81078917
Authors:
Schiff AF.
Title
Examination and treatment of the male rape victim.
Source
Southern Medical Journal. 73(11):1498-502, 1980 Nov.
Abstract
The number of known male rape victims is on the increase. Rape treatment centers which formerly cared only for female victims have now opened their doors to male victims. The examination and treatment of these victims are discussed.
Unique Identifier
  92002349
Authors
  Lacey HB.  Roberts R.
Institution
  St Mary's Sexual Assault Referral Centre, Manchester, UK.
Title
  Sexual assault on men.
Source
  International Journal of STD & AIDS.  2(4):258-60, 1991 Jul-Aug.
Abstract
  Epidemiological data in 13 cases of sexual assault on men
  who attended a sexual assault referral centre are presented. All the
  assailants were male. The sexual orientation of the victims
  was predominantly heterosexual (7 of 13), 3 considered themselves to be
  homosexual and 3 were confused about their sexual orientation. The average
  age at the time of assault was 21.6 years. The most common form of assault
  was anal intercourse which occurred in 8 cases, followed by forced oral
  penetration which occurred in 6 cases. The proportion of known:unknown
  assailants (8:5) shows similar characteristics to those seen in
  female rape, use of weapons and multiple
  assailants were more common in assault on men. Seven
  men (54%) developed psychological problems following
  assault, and this was their main reason for presentation to the centre.


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Unique Identifier
  91242684
Authors
  Hillman R.  O'Mara N.  Tomlinson D.  Harris JR.
Institution
  Division of Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Clinical Research Centre, Harrow,
  Middlesex, UK.
Title
  Adult male victims of sexual assault: an underdiagnosed
  condition.
Source
  International Journal of STD & AIDS.  2(1):22-4, 1991 Jan-Feb.
Abstract
  The records of 28 male victims of sexual assault were
  analysed retrospectively. The mean age at time of assault was 21.7 years and
  the mean number of assailants was 2.8. Sixteen victims (57%) reported skin or
  mucosal damage and 25 (89%) sustained penetrative anal intercourse. The
  threat of transmission of HIV was used by the assailant in 16 cases and
  sexually transmitted diseases, presumed consequent upon the attack, were
  found in 5 (18%). These observations suggest that male
  victims of sexual assault may be at particular risk of sexually transmitted
  infections, including HIV, and that efforts should be made to encourage them
  to come forward for help.

Unique Identifier
  91105413
Authors
  King MB.
Title
  Male rape [editorial] [see
  comments].
Comments
  Comment in: BMJ 1991 Jan 19;302(6769):179
Source
  BMJ.  301(6765):1345-6, 1990 Dec 15.


Unique Identifier
  89265298
Authors
  Mezey G.  King M.
Institution
  Institute of Psychiatry, London.
Title
  The effects of sexual assault on men: a survey of 22
  victims.
Source
  Psychological Medicine.  19(1):205-9, 1989 Feb.
Abstract
  Twenty-two men, who had been forcibly sexually assaulted,
  participated in a study to determine the circumstances of the attacks and the
  effects on the victims. The immediate and long-term responses were very
  similar to those described in female victims of
  rape.


Unique Identifier
  88170327
Authors
  Kaszniak AW.  Nussbaum PD.  Berren MR.  Santiago J.
Title
  Amnesia as a consequence of male rape: a
  case report.
Source
  Journal of Abnormal Psychology.  97(1):100-4, 1988 Feb.


Unique Identifier
  87228081
Authors
  Mezey G.  King M.
Title
  Male victims of sexual assault.
Source
  Medicine, Science & the Law.  27(2):122-4, 1987 Apr.


Unique Identifier
  85031652
Authors
  Doan LA.  Levy RC.
Title
  Male sexual assault.
Source
  Journal of Emergency Medicine.  1(1):45-9, 1983.
Abstract
  Reported cases of sexual assault in the United States increased 21% from 1974
  to 1978. Recent literature discusses the medical, legal, and psychological
  management of the female sexual assault
  victim, but little has been written regarding appropriate
  management of male sexual assault.
  Twenty-nine male sexual assault victims were examined at
  University Hospital from 1976 to 1980. This study reviews evidence of genital
  and extragenital trauma and the percentage of those requiring gonorrhea
  prophylaxis. It further studies the background and characteristics of the
  sexual assault victim, characterization of the assailant, as well as the
  details and time of the assault. Information concerning male
  sexual assault and the unique problems associated with this group is scarce.
  This study is intended to aid in the development of an
  effective protocol in dealing with this group of patients and to sensitize
  physicians to this group of patients.

Unique Identifier
  80218391
Authors
  Carlyle DC.
Title
  Male rape victims [letter].
Source
  Annals of Emergency Medicine.  9(6):332, 1980 Jun.

Unique Identifier
  80217828
Authors
  Groth AN.  Burgess AW.
Title
  Male rape: offenders and victims.
Source
  American Journal of Psychiatry.  137(7):806-10, 1980 Jul.
Abstract
  In an analysis of 22 cases of male rape in
  a community setting, the gender of the victim did not appear to be of primary
  importance to some of the rapists, but for others, males
  appeared to be specific intended targets, and the rapists' assaults were an
  effort to deal with unresolved and conflictual aspects of their lives. For
  all offenders the sexual assault was an act of retaliation, an expression of
  power, and an assertion of their strength and manhood. The impact of
  rape on the male victims was similar to
  that on female victims, disrupting their biopsychosocial
  functioning; however, male rape appears to
  be underreported due to the stigma associated with it.

Unique Identifier
  80107050
Authors
  Kaufman A.  Divasto P.  Jackson R.  Voorhees D.  Christy J.
Title
  Male rape victims: noninstitutionalized
  assault.
Source
  American Journal of Psychiatry.  137(2):221-3, 1980 Feb.
Abstract
  Fourteen male rape victims treated in a
  county hospital emergency room over a 30-month period are compared with 100
  randomly selected female victims treated over the same
  period. The male victims as a group sustained more physical
  trauma, were more likely to have been a victim of multiple assaults from
  multiple assailants, and were more likely to have been held captive longer.
  They were more reluctant to reveal initially the genital component of their
  assault and were more likely to use denial and control their emotions in
  reaction to the assault. Proper diagnosis and treatment of
  male rape victims requires a high index of
  suspicion and sensititivty to the likelihood of major, hidden trauma.

Unique Identifier
  80097812
Authors
  Josephson GW.
Title
  The male rape victim: evaluation and treatment.
Source
  JACEP.  8(1):13-5, 1979 Jan.
Abstract
  The medical literature offers little guidance in the evaluation of male victims of sexual assault. The statutes are a confusing  patchwork of conflicting and sexually biased laws. Children and adolescents probably represent the majority of patients, and are typically engaged by subterfuge, often with adults known to the child. Forcible assault, common in adult victims, is not characteristic in the pediatric age group. The evaluation and treatment of the sexually abused male victim is similar to his female counterpart. Physicians and emergency department staff must  be knowledgeable regarding their responsibilities to these patients, and  concerned with the medical, legal and psychological ramifications of sexual  assault.

Unique Identifier
  95298908
Authors
  Keane FE.  Young SM.  Boyle HM.  Curry KM.
Institution
  Department of Genito-urinary Medicine, Leicester Royal
  Infirmary, UK.
Title
  Prior sexual assault reported by male attenders at a
  department of genitourinary medicine.
Source
  International Journal of STD & AIDS.  6(2):95-100, 1995 Mar-Apr.
Abstract
  One-hundred-and-fifty male patients who attended the
  department of genitourinary medicine (GUM) completed a
  questionnaire which enquired into a past history of sexual assault and asked
  certain details about the assault and various sequelae of such an experience.
  Twenty-one men gave a history of sexual assault, 11 of whom
  had been abused before the age of 16, 7 afterwards and 3 in both age groups.
  Victims of such an assault were more likely to be homosexual or bisexual than
  heterosexual. The substantial majority i.e. 104 (81%) of the 129 patients who
  had not been assaulted in the past had been brought up by both natural
  parents. However, of the 21 males who reported a history of
  previous sexual abuse only 11 (52%) had been raised by both natural parents
  alone and 9 of the remaining 10 who divulged such information had been
  brought up in other circumstances. The association between not being raised
  entirely by both natural parents and a history of previous sexual assault was
  significant (P less than 0.01). Overall, physical contact of a sexual nature was the
  most commonly reported type of abuse, followed by anal and then by oral
  penetration. All of the perpetrators of assault were male
  except in one instance. Only 3 cases of assault were reported to the police
  or other agencies. Those who had been abused as minors were more likely to
  acknowledge subsequent psychological difficulties and to have obtained
  professional counselling. This problem is a significant one which goes
  largely undetected in GUM departments and
  elsewhere.(ABSTRACT TRUNCATED AT 250 WORDS)

Unique Identifier
  95285076
Authors
  King M.
Title
  Sexual assaults on men: assessment and management [editorial].
Source
  British Journal of Hospital Medicine.  53(6):245-6, 1995 Mar 15-Apr 4.


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