There Are No “Innocent Victims”: The Influence of Just World Beliefs and Prior Victimization on Rape Myth Acceptance

There Are No “Innocent Victims”: The Influence of Just World Beliefs and Prior Victimization on Rape Myth Acceptance

Utilizing data from an online survey of 979 university students, this study explores the relationship between prior sexual assault victimization experiences, belief in a just world, and acceptance of rape myths. Results indicated that men, younger respondents, and those with less education were more...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of interpersonal violence 2015-06, Vol.30 (10), p.1615-1632
Hauptverfasser: Vonderhaar, Rebecca L., Carmody, Dianne Cyr
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Adolescent
Adult
Attitude
Belief & doubt
College students
Crime Victims
Criminology
Cultural Characteristics
Educational Status
Female
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Rape
Sex crimes
Social Justice
Surveys and Questionnaires
Young Adult
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Zusammenfassung:Utilizing data from an online survey of 979 university students, this study explores the relationship between prior sexual assault victimization experiences, belief in a just world, and acceptance of rape myths. Results indicated that men, younger respondents, and those with less education were more likely to support rape myths. Support for just world beliefs and rape myths were also positively associated, while rape victims exhibited less support for rape myths than non-victims. Implications for future studies are discussed.
ISSN:0886-2605
1552-6518
DOI:10.1177/0886260514549196