When Men are the Victims: Factors Affecting Rape Victim Blame & Bystander Aid [Thesis]

Ozhubdownunder · 2022-02-25T05:55:48+00:00

Rape is a widespread problem, particularly on college campuses. While most research has

focused on female victims, male victimization is more common than previously thought. Studies reveal that gender may play an important role in rape myth acceptance, as male victims of rape committed by female perpetrators are often perceived as more responsible for being raped and less traumatized than in cases with male perpetrators. Rape myth acceptance is associated with victim blame, as individuals who accept rape myths are more likely to attribute responsibility to rape victims for the assault. Rape myth acceptance and victim blame both influence bystander intervention, as those who endorse rape myths and blame the victim are less likely to intervene before, during, or after sexual assault.

This study examined the impact of participant gender, victim gender, and victim/perpetrator relationship on victim blame and bystander aid in a college population. Participants were 265 college students, aged 18-25, who were recruited online at a university located in the southeastern United States, and an online research participation platform (Prolific). Participants were randomly assigned to one of four conditions involving a vignette of a cisgender heterosexual rape. Vignettes differed in terms of victim gender (male or female) and relationship between victim and perpetrator (dating or acquaintance). After reading the vignette, participants completed measures assessing victim blame, bystander aid, demographic information, rape myth acceptance, alcohol consumption, history of sexual victimization, and social desirability.

Title	When Men are the Victims: Factors Affecting Rape Victim Blame & Bystander Aid [Thesis]
Author	Ozhubdownunder
Upvotes	16
Comments	1
Date	February 25, 2022 5:54 AM UTC (4 years ago)
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