APS

2022 APS Annual Convention · 2022

Perceived Realism As a Moderator of the Association between Media Exposure and Beliefs about Sexual Interactions and Assault

Chicago, IL · May 2022

Poster · Developmental

  • Madison Aradine
    Linfield University
  • Madelyn Foltz
    Linfield University
  • Sofia Nelson
    Linfield University
  • Sophia Collins
    Linfield University
  • McCall Bennion
    Linfield University
  • Nissa Jensen
    Linfield University
  • Melissa Gutierrez
    Pacific University
  • Judith Zatkin
    Bemidji State University
  • Jennifer Linder
    Linfield College

Abstract

Survey research with young adults (N = 119) examined the associations among media exposure, perceived realism of media, and beliefs about sexual interactions and assault.  Viewers who reported higher perceived realism of media were more likely to endorse the heterosexual script and several rape myths, above and beyond media exposure.

Sexual Behavior

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