Men's Hostile Sexism Predicts Skepticism of Sexual Assault Science

IF 2.5 2区心理学 Q2 PSYCHOLOGY, MULTIDISCIPLINARY

Psychology of Women Quarterly Pub Date : 2023-11-27 DOI:10.1177/03616843231215373

Diana E. Betz, Kelly Deegan, Alex Gomes

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Abstract

Sexual assault statistics are both widely disseminated and routinely challenged. Two studies investigated reactions to sexual assault research through the lens of ideologically motivated science denial. In particular, hostile sexism was expected to positively predict skepticism of sexual assault research. In Study 1, adult men in the United States ( N = 316) reported their hostile sexism, then read one of three research summaries and reported their skepticism of the findings. Although there was no difference in skepticism across conditions, hostile sexism was a stronger predictor of skepticism regarding sexual assault research than of skepticism regarding breast cancer or alcohol abuse research. In Study 2 ( N = 254), a standard self-affirmation manipulation failed to alter the hostile sexism-skepticism relation. Given that people deny science when it contradicts their ideology, it was posited that the research substantiating sexual assault had clashed with hostilely sexist views of women. Strategies beyond standard self-affirmation interventions, such as scientific literacy psychoeducation, may thus be needed to effectively communicate sexual assault-relevant science to hostile audiences.

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男性的敌意性别歧视预示着对性侵犯科学的怀疑

性侵犯统计数据既被广泛传播，又经常受到质疑。有两项研究从意识形态动机的科学否定角度调查了人们对性侵犯研究的反应。其中，敌意性别歧视被认为会积极预测对性侵犯研究的怀疑态度。在研究 1 中，美国成年男性（N = 316）报告了他们的敌意性别歧视，然后阅读了三份研究摘要中的一份，并报告了他们对研究结果的怀疑态度。虽然不同条件下的怀疑态度没有差异，但与对乳腺癌或酗酒研究的怀疑态度相比，敌意性别歧视更能预测对性侵犯研究的怀疑态度。在研究 2（N = 254）中，标准的自我肯定操作未能改变敌意性别歧视与怀疑主义之间的关系。鉴于当科学与人们的意识形态相抵触时，人们就会否认科学，因此假设证实性侵犯的研究与人们对女性的敌意性别歧视观点相冲突。因此，除了标准的自我肯定干预之外，可能还需要一些策略，比如科学素养心理教育，以便有效地将与性侵犯相关的科学知识传达给怀有敌意的受众。

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Psychology of Women Quarterly Multiple-

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期刊介绍： Psychology of Women Quarterly (PWQ) is a feminist, scientific, peer-reviewed journal that publishes empirical research, critical reviews and theoretical articles that advance a field of inquiry, teaching briefs, and invited book reviews related to the psychology of women and gender. Topics include (but are not limited to) feminist approaches, methodologies, and critiques; violence against women; body image and objectification; sexism, stereotyping, and discrimination; intersectionality of gender with other social locations (such as age, ability status, class, ethnicity, race, and sexual orientation); international concerns; lifespan development and change; physical and mental well being; therapeutic interventions; sexuality; social activism; and career development. This journal will be of interest to clinicians, faculty, and researchers in all psychology disciplines, as well as those interested in the sociology of gender, women’s studies, interpersonal violence, ethnic and multicultural studies, social advocates, policy makers, and teacher education.