Males' Support Toward Females After Sexual Assault

The current study explored the relations among rape myths, attitudes toward rape victims, perceived social support, sex role, and social reactions in a male undergraduate sample (N = 205). Males who have provided support to a sexual assault victim were compared to those who have not provided support to a sexual assault victim on several measures. Social reactions of those who have provided support to a sexual assault victim were compared to hypothetical reactions provided by individuals who have not previously provided support. Results indicated that rape related attitudes and beliefs did not differ between those who have and have not provided support to a sexual assault victim. In addition, individuals who were responding to a hypothetical situation reported that they would provide more positive social support than individuals who were responding to an actual situation. Implications for clinical work and future research in this area are discussed.

Grantor dc:publisher

University of North Texas

Year dc:date

2007

Author dc:creator

• Reck, Jennifer K.

Contributors dc:contributor

• Sewell, Kenneth W.
• Cogan, Karen D.
• Guarnaccia, Charles A.

• sexual assault
• rape
• social support
• rape myths
• sex role
• Male college students -- Psychology.
• Male college students -- Attitudes.
• Rape victims -- Social networks.
• Rape.

Statement dc:rights

• Public
• Copyright
• Reck, Jennifer K.
• Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise noted. All rights reserved.

Language dc:language

English

Identifier

oclc: 176081215
https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc3625/
ark: ark:/67531/metadc3625

OAI identifier oai:identifier

info:ark/67531/metadc3625