Modern Psychological Studies
Periodical Title
Modern Psychological Studies
Volume
11
Number
1
Page Numbers
pages 20-25
Publisher
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
Place of Publication
Chattanooga (Tenn.)
Date
2005
Abstract
The primary purpose of the present study was to examine the relationship between hypergender ideology and rape empathy. A sample of 157 college students completed a questionnaire packet containing demographic variables, the Hypergender Ideology Scale (HOS) and the Rape Empathy Scale (RES). It was predicted that those indicating stronger adherence to extreme stereotypic gender roles would report more empathy for the perpetrator rather than the victim of rape. It was also predicted that men would show stronger adherence to stereotypic gender roles and less victim empathy than women. Results show significant support for all predictions. Discussion involves implications that the link established between these constructs may contribute to the network of beliefs and attitudes that perpetuate rape in society.
Subject
Psychology
Discipline
Psychology
Document Type
article
DCMI Type
Text
Extent
6 leaves
Language
English
Call Number
BF1 .M63 v. 11 no. 1 2005
Rights
http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/
Recommended Citation
Okun, Erin E. and Osman, Suzaime L.
(2005)
"The relationship between hypergender ideology and rape empathy among male and female college students,"
Modern Psychological Studies: Vol. 11:
No.
1, Article 4.
Available at:
https://scholar.utc.edu/mps/vol11/iss1/4
Department
Dept. of Psychology