Correlates of Incoming Male College Students’ Proclivity to Perpetrate Sexual Assault

This study examined incoming male college students’ proclivity to perpetrate sexual assault at a large public university in the Northeast (n = 1,619). Overall, self-reported proclivity to perpetrate was low (between 20–26%). Students’ perception that a peer would intervene as a bystander was negativ...

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Main Author: Palmer, Jane E. (Author)
Contributors: McMahon, Sarah ; Fissel, Erica
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Published: 2021
In: Violence against women
Year: 2021, Volume: 27, Issue: 3/4, Pages: 507-528
Online Access: Volltext (Resolving-System)
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Keywords:
Men
rape proclivity
Perpetration
Victimization
Sexual Violence
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Summary:This study examined incoming male college students’ proclivity to perpetrate sexual assault at a large public university in the Northeast (n = 1,619). Overall, self-reported proclivity to perpetrate was low (between 20–26%). Students’ perception that a peer would intervene as a bystander was negatively associated with proclivity, while acceptance of certain rape myths was positively associated with proclivity. Students who intended to join a fraternity and White students had increased proclivity to perpetrate using force or incapacitation. Based on these findings, recommendations for sexual assault prevention efforts are included.
ISSN:1552-8448
DOI:10.1177/1077801220905663