Chiroro Patrick, Bohner Gerd, Viki G Tendayi, Jarvis Christopher I
Department of Pychology, University of Pretoria, Republic of South Africa.
J Interpers Violence. 2004 Apr;19(4):427-42. doi: 10.1177/0886260503262081.
Individuals who are high in rape myth acceptance (RMA) have been found to report a high proclivity to rape. In a series of three studies, the authors examined whether the relationship between RMA and self-reported rape proclivity was mediated by anticipated sexual arousal or anticipated enjoyment of sexually dominating the rape victim. Results of all three studies suggest that the anticipated enjoyment of sexual dominance mediates the relationship between RMA and rape proclivity, whereas anticipated sexual arousal does not. These findings are consistent with the feminist argument that rape and sexual violence may be motivated by men's desire to exert power over women. Theoretical and practical implications of our findings are discussed.
研究发现，高度认同强奸谬见（RMA）的人报告称有很高的强奸倾向。在一系列三项研究中，作者考察了RMA与自我报告的强奸倾向之间的关系是否由预期的性唤起或预期对强奸受害者进行性支配的快感所介导。所有三项研究的结果表明，预期的性支配快感介导了RMA与强奸倾向之间的关系，而预期的性唤起则不然。这些发现与女权主义观点一致，即强奸和性暴力可能是由男性对女性施加权力的欲望所驱动的。我们讨论了研究结果的理论和实际意义。
