APS
29th APS Annual Convention · 2017
The Impact of Rape Myth Acceptance on Juror Bias
- Eleanor Tripp
Wright State University - Samantha Gauvin
Wright State University - Cristina Chevere
Wright State University - Devon Douglas
Wright State University - Gillian LaRue
Wright State University - Dixon Janelle
Wright State University - Cheryl Meyer
Wright State University
Abstract
Rape myths are prejudicial beliefs that justify and condone sexual violence. Although juries are given information to help interpret sexual assault laws, jurors are not immune to the influence of rape myths on decision-making. Researchers found that higher rape myth acceptance resulted in more victim blame and less guilty verdicts.
Forensic