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The Effect of Male Incarceration on Rape Myth Acceptance: Application of Propensity Score Matching Technique

Year: 2016

Type: article

Abstract: The aim is to assess the effect of imprisonment on rape myth acceptance. The research used a sample of male prisoners incarcerated for non-sexual crimes (n = 98) and a sample of males drawn from the general population (n = 160). Simple linear regression did not indicate a significant effect of incarceration on rape myth acceptance. After controlling for background covariates using propensity score matching, analysis revealed a positive significant effect of incarceration on rape myth acceptance. Although further research is required, results indicate that being subject to incarceration has a significant positive effect on stereotypical thinking about rape.

Source: Deviant Behavior

DOI: 10.1080/01639625.2015.1060805

Authors: Agata Debowska, Daniel Boduszek, Katie Dhingra, Matthew DeLisi

Institutions: University of Chester, University of Huddersfield, Uniwersytet SWPS, Leeds Beckett University, Iowa State University

Language: English

Topic: Sexual Assault and Victimization Studies

Subfield: Gender Studies

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Peace, justice, and strong institutions, Gender equality

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W334728824