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Thesis/Dissertation Information
- Degree Disciplines:
- Psychology
Notes
- Abstract:
- It has been proposed that an observer’s perception of what constitutes rape can vary as a function of gender, level of rape-myth acceptance, and the nature of the victim perpetrator relationship prior to the assault. Participants read three rape scenarios involving a marital, stranger and an acquaintance rape situation and rated the responsibility of the rape for the victim and assailant, the psychological impact on the victim, and the credibility of the victim’s police report. Results showed that men and women seem to hold similar levels of rape myth acceptance. However, participants responded to the scenarios according to the perceived nature of the victim-perpetrator relationship. The implications of how societal views impact victims and perpetrators of rape situations are discussed.
- Thesis:
- Thesis (M.S.)--Barry University, 2008.
- Bibliography:
- Includes bibliographical references (leaves 33-38).
Record Information
- Source Institution:
- Barry University
- Holding Location:
- Barry University Archives and Special Collections
- Rights Management:
- Copyright Shawna A. Wright. Permission granted to Barry University to digitize, archive and distribute this item for non-profit research and educational purposes. Any reuse of this item in excess of fair use or other copyright exemptions requires permission of the copyright holder.
- Resource Identifier:
- HV6561.W75 2008_WrightShawna ( BU-Local )
- Classification:
- HV6561.W75 2008 ( lcc )
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