A Scoping Review and Exploratory Analysis Applying Hamby’s 2017 Conceptual Definition of Violence to Measures of Sexual Violence

Key Points

• This review aims to clarify how sexual violence (SV) is defined and measured, focusing on the concepts of intent and non-essential nature in assessments.
• Conducted a scoping review of existing literature on measures of sexual violence.
• Applied Hamby's 2017 functional definition of violence to evaluate conceptual frameworks.
• Analyzed the complexities and gaps in current questionnaires addressing sexual violence.
• Identified significant challenges in defining and operationalizing sexual violence in research.
• Highlighted the need for improved clarity regarding intent in sexual violence assessments.
• Suggested that refining questionnaire methodologies could enhance conceptual understanding in sexual violence research.