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  • Title: Perceptions of, and assistance provided to, a hypothetical rape victim: differences between rape disclosure recipients and nonrecipients.
    Author: Paul LA, Kehn A, Gray MJ, Salapska-Gelleri J.
    Journal: J Am Coll Health; 2014; 62(6):426-33. PubMed ID: 24779405.
    Abstract:
    OBJECTIVE: Undergraduate rape disclosure recipients' and nonrecipients' sociodemographic and life experience variables, attitudes towards rape, and responses to a hypothetical rape disclosure were compared to determine differences between them. PARTICIPANTS: One hundred ninety-two undergraduates at 3 universities participated in this online survey between November 2011 and April 2012. METHODS: Participants reported on their rape myth acceptance (RMA) and personal direct and indirect (ie, disclosure receipt) experiences with sexual assault. Participants also responded to a hypothetical rape disclosure. RESULTS: Disclosure recipients were more likely to report a victimization history, and less confusion and perceived ineffectiveness in helping the hypothetical victim. RMA and nonrecipient status predicted perceived victim responsibility; these variables and childhood victimization predicted confusion about helping. RMA also predicted perceived ineffectiveness of one's helping behaviors. Victimization history and female gender predicted victim empathy. CONCLUSIONS: These findings can inform sexual assault-related programming for undergraduates through the provision of targeted assistance and corrective information.
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