Correlates of College Women's Sexual Assault Resistance Self-Efficacy

Studies suggest that actively fighting back against an attacker is effective in decreasing the severity and completion of a sexual assault, yet little is known about the factors that contribute to women's confidence in fighting back. Accordingly, the present study examines correlates of college...

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Autor principal: Kiefer, Reina (Autor)
Otros Autores: Peterson, Roselyn ; Orchowski, Lindsay M.
Tipo de documento: Electrónico Artículo
Lenguaje:Inglés
Publicado: 2025
En: Violence against women
Año: 2025, Volumen: 31, Número: 3/4, Páginas: 981-999
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Palabras clave:
resistance self-efficacy
Sexual Victimization
college women
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Sumario:Studies suggest that actively fighting back against an attacker is effective in decreasing the severity and completion of a sexual assault, yet little is known about the factors that contribute to women's confidence in fighting back. Accordingly, the present study examines correlates of college women's self-efficacy in resisting unwanted sexual advances (N = 650). Results suggest that fewer psychological barriers to resistance, greater sexual communication, increased use of dating self-protective behaviors, and greater sexual assertiveness were associated with increased sexual resistance self-efficacy. Findings underscore the importance of developing sexual assault prevention programs that increase women's confidence in fighting back.
ISSN:1552-8448
DOI:10.1177/10778012231222492