TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2004//
TI  - Rape Myth Acceptance and Rape Proclivity
JO  - Journal of interpersonal violence
A1  - Jarvis, Christopher I.
A1  - Viki, G. Tendayi
A1  - Bohner, Gerd
A1  - Chiroro, Patrick
SP  - 427
EP  - 442
VL  - 19
IS  - 4
N2  - 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.<p /> 
LA  - en
SN  - 0886-2605
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0886260503262081
ID  - ref1
ER  -