The Role of Sexual Consent and Past Non-consensual Sexual Experiences on Rape Supportive Attitudes in a Heterosexual Community Sample

The present study aimed to investigate the relationship between (a) sociodemographic variables, past non-consensual experiences and sexual consent and (b) the endorsement of rape supportive attitudes. A sample of 1042 heterosexual adults (42.4% men) was surveyed. A predictive model indicated that th...

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Published in:Sexuality & culture 2023-08, Vol.27 (4), p.1352-1368
Main Authors: Rollero, Chiara, Moyano, Nieves, Roccato, Michele
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Abused women
Analysis
Attitudes
Heterosexuality
Locus of control
Original Article
Personality and Social Psychology
Psychology
Rape
Regional and Cultural Studies
Sexual abuse
Sexual behavior
Sexual consent
Social aspects
Social Sciences
Surveys
Victims
Violence
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Summary:The present study aimed to investigate the relationship between (a) sociodemographic variables, past non-consensual experiences and sexual consent and (b) the endorsement of rape supportive attitudes. A sample of 1042 heterosexual adults (42.4% men) was surveyed. A predictive model indicated that the most relevant predictors of rape supportive attitudes were gender (i.e., being male) and most dimensions from sexual consent such as (Lack of) perceived behavioural control, Sexual consent norms, and Awareness and discussion. On the contrary, holding a positive attitude for the establishment of consent in sexual encounters negatively predicted rape supportive attitudes. The positive association between gender (i.e., being male) and (Lack of) perceived behavioural control was stronger among participants who were not victims of past non-consensual sexual experiences than among participants who were victims of past non-consensual sexual experiences, and the same held true when Positive attitude toward establishing sexual consent was involved in the interaction. These findings may help us understand the role of sexual consent on the attitudes that support violence, which can better guide future prevention programs aimed at reducing them.
ISSN:1095-5143
1936-4822
DOI:10.1007/s12119-023-10066-2