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Rape Myth Beliefs and Bystander Attitudes Among Incoming College Students
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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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- McMahon, S.
- Venue
- Journal of American College Health
- Publisher
- Informa UK Limited
- Published
- 2010-07-27
- Volume
- 59
- Issue
- 1
- Pages
- 3-11
- ISSN
- 0164-4300 (ISSN-L)
- 0744-8481
- 1940-3208
- OpenAlex
- W2058655520
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- References
- 59
- FWCI
- 28.47
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- journal article
- Language
- en
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