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Title	Rape myth acceptance: an exploration of influential factors among college students
Abstract	The study examines influential factors of rape myth acceptance among 615 college students. Research suggests that the rate for sexual assault in the United States can range from 5% to 22% of the female population (Fisher, Cullen, & Turner, 2000; Kilpatrick, Best, Veronen, Amick, Villeponteaux, & Ruff, 1985; Mustaine & Tewksbury, 2002; Russell, 1984; Sorenson, Stein, Siegel, Golding, & Burnam, 1987; Tjaden & Thoennes, 1998; 2006). Historically, the sexual assault rates for college women are three times greater than women in the general population (Koss & Gidycz, 1985). A common method for rape prevention, especially on college campuses, is to dispel rape myths that individuals hold about rape victims, rapists, and situations surrounding rape. The current study identifies which factors are the most influential in rape myth acceptance among a sample of college students. Based on the findings, recommendations for prevention programs and policies are discussed. The results of the study can inform future research and add to the current literature.
Date	2012

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Title: Rape myth acceptance: an exploration of influential factors among college students
Personal Name(s): Swope, Katie Herman
Merlo, Alida V.
Corporate Name(s): Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Criminology.
Note: Publisher info.: Dissertation/Thesis.
Advisors: Merlo, Alida V. Committee members: W. Austin; Bitna Kim; Shannon Womer Phaneuf.
Topical Subject(s): Criminology
Rape
College students