ABSTRACT

This study explored contextual variables within strip clubs employing exotic dancers as well as dancers’ characteristics, as potential correlates of prostitution. Face-to-face anonymous interviews were conducted with exotic dancers in San Diego County (N = 123). Logistic regression revealed that nonwhite race, allowing customer touching, illegal drug use, and number of dances per shift were significant predictors of prostitution, while childhood neglect and abuse in adulthood were near-significant. Exotic dancers may be at elevated risk for engaging in prostitution, though results warrant further quantitative research, including early intervention studies for prevention/reduction of prostitution practices and sexually transmitted infections (STIs).

摘要

本研究探讨了雇用异国情调舞者的脱衣舞俱乐部内的情境变量以及舞者的特征，作为卖淫的潜在相关因素。对圣地亚哥县 (N = 123) 的异国情调舞者进行了面对面的匿名采访。逻辑回归显示，非白人种族、允许顾客触摸、非法吸毒和每班跳舞的次数是卖淫的重要预测因素，而童年时期的忽视和成年后的虐待几乎是显着的。异国情调的舞者从事卖淫的风险可能更高，但结果需要进一步的定量研究，包括预防/减少卖淫和性传播感染 (STI) 的早期干预研究。