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Changes in Rape Myth Acceptance Among Undergraduates: 2010 to 2017
Sarah Beshers1, Margaret DiVita1
1SUNY-Cortland, Cortland, NY, USA.
Journal of Interpersonal Violence
|August 8, 2019
Summary
Rape myth acceptance (RMA) significantly decreased among college students between 2010 and 2017. This study found lower RMA scores in 2017, indicating a positive shift in attitudes regarding sexual assault.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Criminology
Background:
- Rape myth acceptance (RMA) perpetuates harmful attitudes and beliefs about sexual assault.
- Understanding trends in RMA is crucial for developing effective prevention strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine changes in rape myth acceptance (RMA) among U.S. college students from 2010 to 2017.
- To identify specific subscales of RMA that showed the most significant changes.
Main Methods:
- Anonymous web-based surveys administered to two undergraduate samples (N=464 in 2010, N=534 in 2017) at a northeastern U.S. university.
- Utilized a revised Illinois Rape Myth Acceptance scale to measure RMA levels.
- Employed descriptive and inferential statistical analyses to compare scores between the two study years.
Main Results:
- Overall RMA scores significantly decreased from 2010 to 2017 (p < .001).
- The greatest reductions in RMA were observed in the 'She asked for it' and 'She lied' subscales.
- Male and younger students consistently showed higher endorsement of rape myths in both years.
Conclusions:
- Rape myth acceptance has lessened among undergraduates at this northeastern university between 2010 and 2017.
- Findings suggest a potential cultural shift in attitudes towards sexual assault, though disparities persist.
- Continued monitoring and educational interventions are recommended to further reduce RMA.
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