@article{ref1,
title="Acceptance of rape myths and psychological symptoms: the indirect effect of self-blame",
journal="Journal of American college health",
year="2022",
author="Bernstein, Emily and Kanefsky, Rebekah and Cook, Matthew and Newins, Amie R.",
volume="ePub",
number="ePub",
pages="ePub-ePub",
abstract="OBJECTIVE: The current study examined the influence of rape myth acceptance on self-blame and psychological symptoms following a sexual assault. Participants: The sample included 280 female sexual assault survivors in college. <br><br>METHODS: In an online survey, participants completed the Sexual Experiences Survey - Short Form Victimization, Updated Illinois Rape Myth Acceptance Scale, Posttraumatic Cognitions Inventory, Patient Health Questionnaire - 9 item scale, and PTSD Checklist for DSM-5. <br><br>RESULTS: A significant indirect effect was found between acceptance of rape myths and PTSD symptoms via self-blame; acceptance of rape myths was positively associated with self-blame, which in turn was positively associated with PTSD symptoms. <br><br>CONCLUSIONS: Clinicians working with survivors of sexual assault should assess for endorsement of rape myths and self-blame, as challenging posttraumatic cognitions has been shown to reduce symptoms of trauma.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0744-8481",
doi="10.1080/07448481.2022.2086005",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/07448481.2022.2086005"
}