Citation

Gidycz CA, McNamara JR, Edwards KM. Aggress. Violent Behav. 2006; 11(5): 441-456.

Affiliation

Department of Psychology, Ohio University, Athens, OH 45701, USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2006, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/j.avb.2006.01.004

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

This article reviews empirical and theoretical studies that examined the relationship between risk perception and sexual victimization in women. Studies examining women's general perceptions of risk for sexual assault as well as their ability to identify and respond to threat in specific situations are reviewed. Theoretical discussions of the optimistic bias and cognitive-ecological models of risk recognition are discussed in order to account for findings in the literature. Implications for interventions with women as well as recommendations for future research are provided.

See also: Aggression and Violent Behavior, Volume 12, Issue 2, March-April 2007, Page 257.