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Gender Differences In Sexual Assault And Ptsd Stigma [Poster], Megan Kennedy, Elizabeth Lefler
Gender Differences In Sexual Assault And Ptsd Stigma [Poster], Megan Kennedy, Elizabeth Lefler
Research in the Capitol
Sexual assault, a significant problem in our society, is experienced differently by male and female sexual assault victims. Stigma is frequently experienced by sexual assault victims and reinforced through media, culture, and rape/sexual assault myths, and influences the mental health problems victims face after assault, including Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Overall, insufficient research has been conducted on the differing experiences of stigma based on gender and diagnosis. It was hypothesized that male sexual assault victims would elicit more stigma than female characters, and characters with PTSD would elicit more stigma than characters who are resilient. With 214 participants, partial support …
Intimate Partner Violence Stigma: The Intersection Of Race And Socioeconomic Status, Antoinette Fleming
Intimate Partner Violence Stigma: The Intersection Of Race And Socioeconomic Status, Antoinette Fleming
Annual Graduate Student Symposium
Approximately 36% of all women in the United States will experience intimate partner violence (IPV) at some point in their lifetime (Black et al., 2011). Stigma is one consequence associated with IPV. African American (Black) victims may be more heavily stigmatized than European American (White) victims (Willis-Esqueda & Harrison, 2005). Socioeconomic status (SES) may also affect a person’s perception of the victim. To date, little research has been conducted to explore the interaction of race and SES on the stigma of IPV. The current study hypothesized greater stigma would be displayed toward Black victims and low SES victims. Participants consisted …