Abstract
Using a community sample (n = 296), we investigated the associations between sexual behavior norm beliefs, acceptance of partner rape, judgments that non-consensual partner sex is “wrong not rape,” and decisions if non-consensual partner sex should be charged as rape. Sexual behavior norm beliefs were associated both directly and indirectly with latter components in the model related to acceptance of non-consensual partner sex judgments and charging rape judgments. In addition, participant gender moderated the model, such that many of the associations between the variables were stronger for males than for females. The results have implications for understanding how individuals label rape between intimate partners.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 426-451 |
Number of pages | 26 |
Journal | Violence Against Women |
Volume | 23 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Mar 1 2017 |
Bibliographical note
Publisher Copyright:© 2016, © The Author(s) 2016.
Keywords
- gender differences
- intimate partner rape
- sexual behavior
- social norms
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Gender Studies
- Sociology and Political Science
- Law