Women's risk perception and sexual victimization: A review of the literature

被引:140
作者
Gidycz, Christine A. [1 ]
McNamara, John R. [1 ]
Edwards, Katie M. [1 ]
机构
[1] Ohio Univ, Dept Psychol, Athens, OH 45701 USA
关键词
women's risk perception; sexual victimization; literature review;
D O I
10.1016/j.avb.2006.01.004
中图分类号
DF [法律]; D9 [法律];
学科分类号
0301 ;
摘要
This article reviews empirical and theoretical studies that examined the relationship between risk perception and sexual victimization in women. Studies examining women's general perceptions of risk for sexual assault as well as their ability to identify and respond to threat in specific situations are reviewed. Theoretical discussions of the optimistic bias and cognitive-ecological models of risk recognition are discussed in order to account for findings in the literature. Implications for interventions with women as well as recommendations for future research are provided. (c) 2006 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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页码:441 / 456
页数:16
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