Characterizing myths of sexual aggression in the young population in Spain.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Myths of sexual aggression have a negative influence in aggressive behavior against women, in the institutional approaches to sexual violence and in how women cope with it. The objective of this study is to describe acceptance of myths of sexual aggression in young women and men residing in Spain.

Method

Cross-sectional study carried out online with 2,515 women (50.2%) and men (49.8%) ages 18-35 in Spain in 2020. Information on myths was collected using the Acceptance of Modern Myths About Sexual Aggression Scale (AMMSA). We described the myths most prevalent among women and men. The variables associated with myths were identified using multiple regression. The regression models were adjusted by sociodemographic and sexual orientation variables.

Results

The

SUBMITTER: Sanz Barbero B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11265002 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature