| Rape myth beliefs and bystander attitudes among incoming college students. | |
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PMID: 20670923 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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OBJECTIVE: The bystander approach to rape prevention is gaining popularity on college campuses, although research is limited. This study explored bystander attitudes and their relationship with rape myths in a sample of college students. PARTICIPANTS: Surveys from 2,338 incoming undergraduate students at a large, northeastern university were analyzed. METHODS: Participants completed revised versions of the Illinois Rape Myth Acceptance Scale and the Bystander Attitude Scale. RESULTS: A higher acceptance of rape myths was reported by males, those pledging a fraternity/sorority, athletes, those without previous rape education, and those who did not know someone sexually assaulted. A greater willingness to intervene as a bystander was reported by females, those who had previous rape education, and those who knew someone sexually assaulted. Acceptance of rape myths was negatively related to willingness to intervene. CONCLUSIONS: Bystander intervention programs should include content on rape myths as well as focus on the role of gender. |
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Authors:
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Sarah McMahon |
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of American college health : J of ACH Volume: 59 ISSN: 1940-3208 ISO Abbreviation: J Am Coll Health Publication Date: 2011 |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-07-30 Completed Date: 2010-11-03 Revised Date: 2012-03-16 |
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Nlm Unique ID: 8214119 Medline TA: J Am Coll Health Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 3-11 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Center on Violence Against Women & Children, Rutgers University School of Social Work, New Brunswick, New Jersey 08901, USA. smcmahon@ssw.rutgers.edu |
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Attitude* Data Collection Deception* Female Humans Illinois Male Rape / prevention & control* Social Responsibility* Students / psychology* Universities |
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