Effects of Victim Gaze Behavior and Prior Relationship on Rape Culpability Attributions.

Willis, Cynthia E.; Wrightsman, Lawrence S.

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ERIC Number: EJ515673

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1995

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Effects of Victim Gaze Behavior and Prior Relationship on Rape Culpability Attributions.

Willis, Cynthia E.; Wrightsman, Lawrence S.

Journal of Interpersonal Violence, v10 n3 p367-77 Sep 1995

Rape victims' gaze behavior when identifying a defendant and the prior relationship between victim and defendant were examined for effects on rape culpability attributions. In comparison with victims who used gaze maintenance or natural gaze behavior, rape victims' gaze avoidance was perceived as indicative of less truthfulness rather than emotional upset. (JBJ)

Descriptors: Aggression, College Students, Crime, Criminals, Empathy, Higher Education, Interpersonal Relationship, Intimacy, Males, Rape, Responsibility, Sex Role, Sex Stereotypes, Sexual Abuse, Sexual Identity, Sexuality, Socialization, Victims of Crime, Vision

Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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