TY - JOUR PY - 1979// TI - An exploratory approach to self-blame and self-derogation by rape victims JO - American journal of orthopsychiatry A1 - Libow, J. A. A1 - Doty, D. W. SP - 670 EP - 679 VL - 49 IS - 4 N2 - Quantitative and interview data on rape victims' self-evaluation and attributions of personal responsibility were studied to explore the relevance of theories of "defensive attribution" and maintenance of belief in a "just world." Clinical implications of the findings for adjustment of victims, counseling, victim compensation, and the legal system are discussed.
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