RT Article
T1 Resistance strategies and sexual assault outcomes: do measurement decisions influence empirical findings?
JF Criminology, criminal justice, law & society
VO 16
IS 2
SP 56
OP 73
A1 O'Neal, Eryn Nicole
A2 Kaiser, Kimberly A.
LA English
YR 2015
UL https://krimdok.uni-tuebingen.de/Record/1580317170
AB Research examining resistance strategies and sexual assault outcomes has resulted in inconsistent findings. In order to substantially contribute to this body of literature, we estimate the effects of several resistance strategy measures on victim injury outcomes andrape completion. We attempt to determine whether resistance measurement decisions influence empirical results. Findings suggest that measurement matters. Results indicate that the effects of resistance strategies on injurious outcomes and rape avoidance vary depending on operationalization and measurement techniques. This knowledge informs a methodological direction for future sexual assault resistance research. Practical implications and suggestions for future research are discussed
K1 Sexual assault
K1 Rape resistance strategies
K1 Victimization
K1 Injury
K1 Rape completion
K1 Measurement
K1 Operationalization