Examining the sexual preference effect in depicted male sexual assault
Journal of Aggression, Conflict and Peace Research
ISSN: 1759-6599
Article publication date: 13 July 2012
Abstract
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.
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Citation
Davies, M. and Boden, S.J. (2012), "Examining the sexual preference effect in depicted male sexual assault", Journal of Aggression, Conflict and Peace Research, Vol. 4 No. 3, pp. 136-143. https://doi.org/10.1108/17596591211244148
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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