The role of rape myths in contributing to sexual aggression: Theory, research, and implications for prevention

Julia O’Connor; Sarah McMahon

doi:10.1016/B978-0-12-819202-3.00003-1

The role of rape myths in contributing to sexual aggression: Theory, research, and implications for prevention

Julia O’Connor, Sarah McMahon

School of Social Work

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Abstract

Changing problematic attitudes about sexual violence, or “rape myths,” has remained a central focus of sexual violence prevention efforts and research for a number of decades. The following chapter reviews the role of rape myth beliefs in sexual violence prevention including its conceptualization, measurement, correlates, and ability to predict the perpetration of sexual aggression. The chapter concludes with a review of how rape myths are addressed in the context of prevention as well as future areas needing investigation.

Original language	English (US)
Title of host publication	Engaging Boys and Men in Sexual Assault Prevention
Subtitle of host publication	Theory, Research, and Practice
Publisher	Elsevier
Pages	97-123
Number of pages	27
ISBN (Electronic)	9780128192023
ISBN (Print)	9780128192887
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-819202-3.00003-1
State	Published - Jan 1 2022

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General Social Sciences

Keywords

Men
Perpetration
Prevention
Rape myths
Sexual assault
Sexual violence

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