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Rape Myth Acceptance and Rape Proclivity

Expected Dominance Versus Expected Arousal as Mediators in Acquaintance-Rape Situations

Patrick Chiroro

University of Pretoriapatrick.chiroro{at}up.ac.za

Gerd Bohner

Universität Bielefeld gerd.bohner{at}uni-bielefeld.de

G. Tendayi Viki

University of Kent at Canterbury g.t.viki{at}ukc.ac.uk

Christopher I. Jarvis

University of Kent at Canterbury

Individuals who are high in rape myth acceptance (RMA) have been found to report a high proclivity to rape. In a series of three studies, the authors examined whether the relationship between RMA and self-reported rape proclivity was mediated by anticipated sexual arousal or anticipated enjoyment of sexually dominating the rape victim. Results of all three studies suggest that the anticipated enjoyment of sexual dominance mediates the relationship between RMA and rape proclivity, whereas anticipated sexual arousal does not. These findings are consistent with the feminist argument that rape and sexual violence may be motivated by men’s desire to exert power over women. Theoretical and practical implications of our findings are discussed.

Key Words: motives for sexual violence • rape myths • rape proclivity • sexual arousal • sexual dominance

Journal of Interpersonal Violence, Vol. 19, No. 4, 427-442 (2004)
DOI: 10.1177/0886260503262081
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