TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2005//
TI  - Effects of rape on men: a descriptive analysis
JO  - Archives of sexual behavior
A1  - Walker, Jayne
A1  - Archer, John
A1  - Davies, Michelle
SP  - 69
EP  - 80
VL  - 34
IS  - 1
N2  - Previous studies of the effects of rape on men have focused mainly on clinical populations. This study extended current research by investigating the effects of rape on a non-clinical sample of men recruited from the general population by media advertising. A total of 40 male rape victims were asked to provide details of their assaults, levels of psychological disturbance, long-term effects, and reporting issues. Results revealed that most assaults had been carried out using physical or violent force, in a variety of different circumstances. All of the victims reported some form of psychological disturbance as a result of being raped. Long-term effects included anxiety, depression, increased feelings of anger and vulnerability, loss of self-image, emotional distancing, self-blame, and self-harming behaviors. Findings are discussed in relation to previous research in the area and perceptions of rape.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0004-0002
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10508-005-1001-0
ID  - ref1
ER  -