@article{ref1,
title="Rape Myth Acceptance and Rape Proclivity: Expected Dominance Versus Expected Arousal as Mediators in Acquaintance-Rape Situations",
journal="Journal of interpersonal violence",
year="2004",
author="Chiroro, Patrick and Bohner, Gerd and Viki, G. T. and Jarvis, Christopher I.",
volume="19",
number="4",
pages="427-442",
abstract="Individuals who are high in rape myth acceptance (RMA) have been found to report a high proclivity to rape. In a series of three studies, the authors examined whether the relationship between RMA and self-reported rape proclivity was mediated by anticipated sexual arousal or anticipated enjoyment of sexually dominating the rape victim. Results of all three studies suggest that the anticipated enjoyment of sexual dominance mediates the relationship between RMA and rape proclivity, whereas anticipated sexual arousal does not. These findings are consistent with the feminist argument that rape and sexual violence may be motivated by men's desire to exert power over women. Theoretical and practical implications of our findings are discussed. (Abstract Adapted from Source: Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 2004. Copyright © 2004 by SAGE Publications)Adult PerceptionsAdult MaleAdult OffenderAdult ViolenceOffender PerceptionsRape PerceptionsRape Supportive AttitudesRape MythRape OffenderSexual Assault PerceptionsSexual Assault OffenderMale Offendermale PerceptionsMale ViolenceViolence Against WomenAcquaintance Rape03-04<p />",
language="en",
issn="0886-2605",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}