Perpetrating The Myth: Exploring Media Accounts of Rape Myths on “Women’s” Networks
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DOI: 10.1080/01639625.2019.1603531
Abstract: ABSTRACT The majority of sexual assault victims knew their perpetrator, yet despite this, there remains a societal conceptualization that sexual assault is committed by strangers. These misperceptions stem in part from popular TV shows, specifically… read more here.
Keywords: perpetrating myth; sexual assault; women networks; rape myths ... See more keywords
Dark Traits, Harassment and Rape Myths Acceptances Among University Students.
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DOI: 10.1177/0306624x221139037
Abstract: The convergence of Machiavellianism, narcissism, psychopathy and sadism is known as the "Dark Tetrad." Our understanding of the relationship between the Dark Tetrad, harassment and Rape Myths is limited. While men are more likely to… read more here.
Keywords: harassment rape; perception harassment; rape myths; dark traits ... See more keywords
The Relationship Between Rape Myth Acceptance and Sexual Behaviors.
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DOI: 10.1177/0886260520916831
Abstract: An extensive amount of research has been devoted to understanding rape myths, especially in the context of sexual attitudes. Few studies have examined sexual actions as a correlate of rape myth acceptance (RMA). As such,… read more here.
Keywords: myth acceptance; rape; rape myths; rape myth ... See more keywords
Attitudes Toward Men and Rejection of Rape Myths: The Impact on Survivor Rape Acknowledgment.
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DOI: 10.1177/0886260520933268
Abstract: Because unacknowledged rape survivors (i.e., those who do not conceptualize their victimization as rape) are less likely to report the crime to police or seek formal services, a better understanding of factors that contribute to… read more here.
Keywords: rape; toward men; rape myths; rejection rape ... See more keywords
Myths and Misunderstandings About Child Sexual Abuse in Criminal Investigations
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DOI: 10.1177/08862605221093679
Abstract: Researchers have established that rape myths shape perceptions of victims and perpetrators in criminal cases. Researchers have devoted less attention to exploring the impact of child sexual abuse (CSA) myths in court. While we know… read more here.
Keywords: rape myths; sexual abuse; csa; defense attorneys ... See more keywords
Modern Rape Myths: Justifying Victim and Perpetrator Blame in Sexual Violence
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DOI: 10.3390/ijerph20031663
Abstract: Rape myths are beliefs, stereotypes, and attitudes usually false, widespread, and persistent about rape, victims, and perpetrators. They aim to deny and justify men’s sexual assault against women. This study evaluates the mediating effect of… read more here.
Keywords: rape; rape myths; sexual violence; modern rape ... See more keywords