@article{ref1,
title="A meta-analysis of media consumption and rape myth acceptance",
journal="Journal of health communication",
year="2021",
author="Hedrick, Ashley",
volume="ePub",
number="ePub",
pages="ePub-ePub",
abstract="The prevalence of rape myths, or false beliefs about rape that blame victims of sexual violence and excuse perpetrators of sexual violence, has been documented throughout a wide range of media content. However, previous meta-analyses of media consumption and rape myth acceptance (RMA) have focused on pornography, and these studies are over ten years old. This research addresses this gap with a meta-analysis studying the relationship between the consumption of all types of media and RMA. Thirty-two studies (N = 12,016) met inclusion criteria. The overall weighted mean effect size was r = 0.09 (p < .001), indicating a small but statistically significant relationship, where media consumption is correlated with greater RMA. Sub-analyses indicated that a few media types, especially violent pornography and general pornography, drove this relationship. <br><br>RESULTS are discussed in terms of cultivation theory, social cognitive theory, and sexual scripting theory. The results highlight needs for: research exploring the relationship between diverse types of media consumption and RMA, pornography research distinguishing between violent and nonviolent pornographic content, and rape myth-focused media literacy interventions that target adolescents and young adults.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1081-0730",
doi="10.1080/10810730.2021.1986609",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/10810730.2021.1986609"
}