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Conceptions of rape.

R Remer1, B J Witten

  • 1Department of Educational and Counseling Psychology, University of Kentucky, Lexington.

Violence and Victims
|January 1, 1988
PubMed
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This study explored subconscious meanings of sexual acts, finding that "assault/rape" and "seduction/love-making" concepts were perceived similarly. Prior rape experience significantly impacted perceptions of rape.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Criminology

Background:

  • Previous research focused on conscious attitudes toward rape.
  • This study investigates deeper, less conscious meanings attributed to sexual acts.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the subconscious meanings people associate with "assault," "rape," "seduction," and "love-making."
  • To understand how these concepts are perceived along a violence/coercion dimension.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized Semantic Differential methodology with a stratified sample.
  • Participants rated four concepts: "assault," "rape," "seduction," and "love-making."
  • Analysis included demographic variables and prior rape experience.

Main Results:

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  • "Assault/rape" and "seduction/love-making" were perceived as similar.
  • "Rape/seduction" were seen as somewhat similar.
  • "Assault/love-making" and "rape/love-making" were perceived as dissimilar.
  • Prior rape experience significantly influenced participants' conceptions of rape.

Conclusions:

  • Demographic variables generally did not yield interpretable results regarding perceptions of these acts.
  • Prior rape experience is a significant factor in understanding conceptions of rape.
  • Findings suggest potential areas for intervention strategies.