Citation

Bleeker K, Powers RA, Centelles V. Am. J. Crim. Justice 2023; 48(5): 1224-1244.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2023, College of Law Enforcement, Eastern Kentucky University, Publisher Holtzbrinck Springer Nature Publishing Group)

DOI

10.1007/s12103-022-09695-4

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

The emergence of online social movements, such as #MeToo, has created a unique arena in which both hegemonic discourse and pro-social discourse exist simultaneously. Prior research has found that #MeToo has elicited engagement which negates traditional rape myths and has encouraged disclosure (Andalibi et al., 2016). This is particularly important in the realm of sexual victimization, as rates of disclosure remain largely underreported, due to factors such as self-blame and fear of judgment or retaliation (Starzynski et al., 2005). However, no current research has examined the context of engagement of online disclosures related to #MeToo and whether it provides an avenue for increased disclosure. Thus, the current study seeks to examine the way in which user engagement influences disclosures of sexual victimization.

Language: en

Keywords

#MeToo; Online disclosures; Rape culture; Sexual victimization; Social media