APS

30th APS Annual Convention · 2018

Rape Myths and Fear of Rape: Predictions from Life History

San Francisco, CA · May 2018

Poster · Social

  • Katelynn Lake
    Pennsylvania State University
  • Andrea Ross
    Pennsylvania State University
  • Danielle Berghoff
    Pennsylvania State University

Abstract

GMH Poster Competition This study examined the connection between Rape Myth Acceptance and Fear of Rape in relation to Life History Theory. Data were collected from 190 participants, and results indicate that Life History is predictive of societally harmful attitudes toward victims of rape for females, but not for males.

Sexuality/Sexual Behavior

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