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Examining the Effect of Awareness-Raising Efforts and Rape Myths on Attitudes Toward Survivors of Sexual Assault [PDF]
Sexual Offending, 2023 The aim of this study is to measure the effect of rape myths and an awareness raising video on attitudes toward survivors of sexual assault. Participants were exposed to rape myths presented in nontraditional, traditional, and neutral conditions ...
Melike Avcı, Ela Arı
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“Good Guys Don’t Rape”: Greek and Non-Greek College Student Perpetrator Rape Myths [PDF]
Behavioral Sciences, 2018 The current study examined sexual assault perpetrator rape myths among college students, and in particular Greek students. Fraternity men are overrepresented among sexual assault perpetrators, while sorority women are at increased risk for victimization ...
Taylor Martinez +3 more
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Rape Myths and Verdict Systems: What Is Influencing Conviction Rates in Rape Trials in Scotland? [PDF]
Behavioral SciencesThe Scottish verdict system includes three verdicts: ‘guilty’, ‘not guilty’ and ‘not proven’. Politicians propose that the three-verdict system is partially to blame for the low conviction rate of rape, whereas research suggests that rape myths may be ...
Lee John Curley +3 more
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The mediating role of rape myths in the relationship between the use of hentai por-nography and sexually aggressive strategies: A study with college students [PDF]
RevSALUSIntroduction: The role of pornography in people’s sexual behaviors has been studied for decades [1]. Animated pornography possesses an unique and understudied potential that raises new questions about possible connections between the use of pornography ...
Beatriz Almeida +2 more
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Development and Validation of the Male Rape Myth Acceptance Scale (MRMAS)
Heliyon, 2021 Despite growing recognition of male-on-male rape and its related myths, research in this area has been held back by the lack of a reliable and comprehensive measure or scale.
Benjamin Hine, Anthony Murphy
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Intimate partner rape: do rape myths still influence verdict outcomes when the defendant is an ex-partner? [PDF]
Frontiers in PsychologyIntroductionDespite research highlighting the influence of rape attitudes and other juror traits on trial outcomes, few studies have examined such relationships within intimate partner rape trials, prioritising instead decision-making in so-called “date ...
Caroline Lilley +3 more
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Egyptian Journal of Forensic Sciences, 2023 Background Rape myths are marked for being false beliefs about sexual assault. With the problem being quite prevalent around the world, research has shown that numerous factors such as rape proclivity and perpetuation of rape myths are critical.
Syed Messum Ali Kazmi +2 more
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Egyptian Journal of Forensic Sciences, 2023 Background Individuals who have been sexually assaulted often turn to their friends for comfort and support. Responses to such disclosures vary greatly and may be influenced by prior victimization, the relationship of the disclosure recipient to the ...
Syed Messum Ali Kazmi +3 more
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SSM: Population Health, 2021 Background: Survivors of sexual violence are frequently condemned and socially excluded. Myths about rape may translate into stigmatization, diminish disclosure, prevent help-seeking from support structures and worsen mental health.
Sabine Schmitt +3 more
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Social Sciences, 2023 The focus of this paper is to highlight and review the evidence surrounding common intimate partner rape (IPR) myths, their prevalence in society, and identify those who are most likely to endorse such beliefs. Six core IPR myths are discussed related to
Caroline Lilley +3 more
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