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If It Wasn't Rape, Was It Sexual Assault? Comparing Rape and Sexual Assault Acknowledgment in College Women Who Have

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  • 11 The University of Texas at Austin, TX, USA.

Violence Against Women
|October 9, 2018
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College women acknowledged sexual assault more than rape. Perpetrator force increased acknowledgment, while age and emotional impact predicted rape acknowledgment, informing university policies.

Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Criminology
  • Sociology

Background:

  • Rape and sexual assault acknowledgment are critical for victim support and legal processes.
  • Understanding factors influencing acknowledgment is vital for intervention and prevention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare acknowledgment rates between rape and sexual assault.
  • To identify predictors of rape and sexual assault acknowledgment in college women.

Main Methods:

  • A multivariate multinomial logistic model was used.
  • 174 college women survivors of rape were surveyed.

Main Results:

  • Sexual assault was acknowledged more frequently than rape.
  • Perceived perpetrator force positively correlated with acknowledgment.
Keywords:
acknowledgmentcollege womenrapesexual assault

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  • Older age and greater perceived emotional impact predicted rape acknowledgment.

    • Conclusions:

    • Findings highlight discrepancies in acknowledgment, influenced by perpetrator force, age, and emotional impact.
    • Implications for university policies, education, and support services are discussed.