A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis on Factors Related to Child Sexual Abuse and Rape Myths.

Key Points

• This review aims to identify factors related to child sexual abuse and the endorsement of rape myths.
• Conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis regarding beliefs and attitudes towards sexual violence.
• Analyzed studies focusing on child sexual abuse and associated gender-based attitudes.”
• Changing maladaptive beliefs is crucial for decreasing the support of sexual violence myths.
• Fostering empathy is essential in addressing beliefs that perpetuate sexual violence.