Gender Role Norm Conformity and Sexual Assault Risk among Male and Female University Students

Scholars have established various risk factors that increase the risk of sexual victimization (SV) among college students. However, little research has focused on gender norm conformity as a risk factor of SV. Addressing this gap in the literature, we conducted a study with 322 men and 815 female un...

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Main Author: Depraetere, Joke (Author)
Contributors: Vandeviver, Christophe ; Keygnaert, Ines ; Vander Beken, Tom
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Published: 2021
In: Victims & offenders
Year: 2021, Volume: 16, Issue: 6, Pages: 847-868
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risky sexual behaviors
Drugs
Alcohol
Male Victims
Sexual Victimization
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Summary:Scholars have established various risk factors that increase the risk of sexual victimization (SV) among college students. However, little research has focused on gender norm conformity as a risk factor of SV. Addressing this gap in the literature, we conducted a study with 322 men and 815 female university students. Over 51% of women and 23% of men indicated experiencing some form of SV in their lives. Logistic regression analyses revealed various gender differences and established that gender norms predict SV while controlling for established risk factors. We discuss these findings and their implications for prevention measures of SV.
ISSN:1556-4991
DOI:10.1080/15564886.2020.1860175