The prediction of false rape-related beliefs (rape myth…
![“The prediction of false rape-related beliefs (rape myth acceptance [RMA]) was examined using the Illinois Rape Myth Acceptance Scale (Payne, Lonsway, & Fitzgerald, 1999) among a nonclinical sample of 258 male and female college students. Predictor variables included measures of attitudes toward…” quote by Shannon N. Baugher](https://sms4smile.com/q/img-quotes/940/shannon-n-baugher-191951_belief_the-prediction-of-false-rape-related-bel_1953119.jpg)
““The prediction of false rape-related beliefs (rape myth acceptance [RMA]) was examined using the Illinois Rape Myth Acceptance Scale (Payne, Lonsway, & Fitzgerald, 1999) among a nonclinical sample of 258 male and female college students. Predictor variables included measures of attitudes toward women, gender role identity (GRI), sexual trauma history, and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptom severity. Using linear regression and testing interaction effects, negative attitudes toward women significantly predicted greater RMA for individuals without a sexual trauma history. However, neither attitudes toward women nor GRI were significant predictors of RMA for individuals with a sexual trauma history." Rape Myth Acceptance, Sexual Trauma History, and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Shannon N. Baugher, PhD, Jon D. Elhai, PhD, James R. Monroe, PhD, Ruth Dakota, Matt J. Gray, PhD””
About This Quote
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Research shows that negative attitudes toward women predict higher rape‑myth acceptance among those without sexual trauma, but not among survivors.
In simple terms: Negative attitudes increase rape myths unless personal trauma changes perspective.
Key Takeaway
Challenge gender bias and support survivors.
Themes
gender bias
rape myths
psychology
trauma
research
attitudes
Mood
analytical
serious
inquisitive
Type
Abuse:0
Belief:0
College student:0
College students:0
Faith:0
Ptsd:0
Rape:0
Rape-culture:0
Rape-myths:0
Rape-victims:0
Sexism:0
Sexual-trauma:0
Stereotypes:0
Gender Role:0
False Rape:0
Beliefs Rape:0
Rape Myth:0
Myth Acceptance:0
Acceptance Scale:0
When to use this quote
- educational workshops
- policy development
- counseling services
Key Concepts
sexism
stereotypes
mental health
social science
Questions to Reflect On
- How do personal experiences shape belief systems?
- What interventions reduce rape‑myth acceptance?
A Different Perspective
Findings may not apply to all cultures or contexts.