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September 18, 2025Journal of Interpersonal Violence

College Students’ Expression of Rape Myths by Gender and Greek Life: A Mixed-Methods Study

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MAMarisa J. AlkalayWFWilliam F. FlackFNFaith O. Nomamiukor

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Overview

Mixed-methods study shows gender and Greek life influence rape myth acceptance in college students, highlighting critical education needs.

Key Points

  • Gender significantly influences rape myth rejection scores, with women rejecting more myths than men.
  • Greek life participants exhibit higher rejection rates of rape myths compared to non-affiliated students.
  • Interviews revealed that a substantial portion of participants expressed victim-blaming attitudes and statements excusing perpetrators.
  • Findings suggest the need for comprehensive sexual assault education that addresses subtle forms of rape myths.

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Alkalay et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d463e231b076d99fa62f35https://doi.org/10.1177/08862605251368838
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