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...
Authors: | ; ; |
---|---|
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) |
Journals Online & Print: | |
Check availability: | HBZ Gateway |
Keywords: |
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 |