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Nonconsensual Sexual Experience Acknowledgment: Exploring the Roles of Gender Identity, Sexual Aggression Myths, and
Wesley Malvini1, Jessica M Criddle2, Mark S Lacour1
1Department of Psychology, University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Lafayette, LA 70503, USA.
Behavioral Sciences (Basel, Switzerland)
|July 29, 2025
Summary
Understanding nonconsensual sexual experiences (NSEs) is crucial. This study found that psychological flexibility and acceptance of myths about sexual aggression (AMASA) influence NSE acknowledgment, suggesting new intervention targets.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Trauma Studies
Background:
- Nonconsensual sexual experiences (NSEs) encompass acts like rape and sexual assault.
- Acknowledgment of NSEs is associated with various outcomes.
- Acceptance of myths about sexual aggression (AMASA) partially explains NSE acknowledgment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate psychological flexibility (PF) and inflexibility (PI) as moderators between NSE acknowledgment and AMASA.
- To explore the role of gender identity in AMASA and NSE acknowledgment.
Main Methods:
- Examined the relationships between NSE acknowledgment, AMASA, gender identity, PF, and PI.
- Statistical analysis to identify moderating effects.
Main Results:
- AMASA and gender identity showed significant positive associations with NSE acknowledgment.
- A significant negative relationship was found between NSE acknowledgment and PI.
- PF did not emerge as a significant moderator in this specific analysis.
Conclusions:
- Psychological flexibility and inflexibility are potential targets for interventions supporting individuals with NSE histories.
- Findings enhance understanding of NSE acknowledgment across diverse gender identities.
- AMASA and gender identity are significant factors associated with NSE acknowledgment.
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