TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2014//
TI  - Perceptions of, and assistance provided to, a hypothetical rape victim: differences between rape disclosure recipients and nonrecipients
JO  - Journal of American college health
A1  - Paul, Lisa A.
A1  - Kehn, Andre
A1  - Gray, Matt J.
A1  - Salapska-Gelleri, Joanna
SP  - 426
EP  - 433
VL  - 62
IS  - 6
N2  - 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 three universities participated in this online survey between November 2011 - April 2012. <br><br>METHODS: Participants reported on their rape myth acceptance (RMA) and personal direct and indirect (i.e., disclosure receipt) experiences with sexual assault. Participants also responded to a hypothetical rape disclosure. <br><br>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. <br><br>CONCLUSIONS: These findings can inform sexual assault-related programming for undergraduates through the provision of targeted assistance and corrective information.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0744-8481
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/07448481.2014.917651
ID  - ref1
ER  -