Examining the sexual preference effect in depicted male sexual assault
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 12936705 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Michelle Davies (University of Lancashire, corresponding author), Stephanie J Boden (University of Lancashire) |
| Year | 2012 |
| Volume | 4 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 136-143 |
| Publication date | 2012-06-30 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Aggression Conflict and Peace Research (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1759-6599 • E-ISSN: 2042-8715 |
| Publisher | Emerald Publishing Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1108/17596591211244148 |
| OpenAlex | W2153631371 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 2 |
| References cited | 17 |
Purpose This study aims to investigate the sexual preference effect in depicted male sexual assault. Consistent with Davies et al. , the study seeks to predict that males are more blaming toward gay victims of male perpetrators and heterosexual victims of female perpetrators, while females would not blame the victim. Design/methodology/approach In total, 200 participants read a hypothetical scenario depicting a case of the non‐consensual touching of an adult male, and then completed a victim blame scale. Findings Analysis of variance confirmed predictions. Results are discussed in relation to gender beliefs and homophobia. Suggestions for future work are proposed. Originality/value This study confirms the existence of the sexual preference effect in attributions toward male victims of sexual assault utilising a scenario depicting non‐consensual touching. These findings extend current knowledge in this growing area
Attribution · Blame · Developmental psychology · Originality · Poison control · Preference · Sexual assault · Gender, Security, and Conflict · Human Factors and Ergonomics · Intimate Partner and Family Violence · Medicine · Psychology · Sexual Assault and Victimization Studies · Social Psychology
Male sexual assault victims
Perceptions of male victims in depicted sexual assaults
Effects of gender and sexuality on judgements of victim blame and rape myth acceptance in a depicted male rape
Making sense of male rape
Effects of Victim Sex and Sexual Orientation on Perceptions of Rape
Effects of Victim Gender and Sexuality on Attributions of Blame to Rape Victims
College men's and women's reactions to hypothetical sexual touch varied by initiator gender and coercion level
Attributions of victim responsibility, pleasure, and trauma in male rape
Social cognitions about adult male victims of female sexual assault
Correlates of negative attitudes toward gay men
Defensive attribution
On Heterosexual Masculinity
Attribution of Rape Blame as a Function of Victim Gender and Sexuality, and Perceived Similarity to the Victim
Blame Toward Male Rape Victims in a Hypothetical Sexual Assault as a Function of Victim Sexuality and Degree of Resistance
| Citations per year | 0.15 |
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| Citation span | 2013 - 2021 (9) |
| Highly cited | No |