Characterizing myths of sexual aggression in the young population in Spain

Characterizing myths of sexual aggression in the young population in Spain

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. C...

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Published in:BMC public health Vol. 24; no. 1; pp. 1944 - 9
Main Authors: Sanz Barbero, Belén, Vives-Cases, Carmen, Vall-Llosera Casanovas, Laura, Serra Saurina, Laura, Saurina Canals, María Carme, Renart Vicens, Gemma
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: England BioMed Central 19-07-2024
BMC
Subjects:
Adolescent
Adult
Aggression
Aggression - psychology
Aggressive behavior
Bisexuality
Cross-Sectional Studies
Education
Female
Gender
Gender-based violence
Heterosexuality
Humans
Male
Mean
Men
Myths of sexual aggression
Population studies
Questions
Rape
Regression analysis
Regression models
Sex crimes
Sex Offenses - psychology
Sex Offenses - statistics & numerical data
Sexes
Sexual assault
Sexual behavior
Sexual Behavior - psychology
Sexual Behavior - statistics & numerical data
Sexual orientation
Sexual violence
Spain
Surveys and Questionnaires
Variables
Violence
Violence against women
Women
Young Adult
Young adults
Youth
Spain
Latin America
Youth
Violence against women
Sexual violence
Myths of sexual aggression
Spain
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Summary: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. 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. The average AMMSA values were higher among men [mean: 3.11; standard deviation (sd):1.23] than among women (mean 2.49 sd:1.11). In both sexes, the myths with greater acceptance showed the presence of patriarchal gender roles in sexual contacts. Men were more likely than women to accept myths that question allegations and severity of violence. Having a higher level of educational studies (β -0.350 sd: 0.046) was associated with lower average AMMSA values. Being born in Latin America (β 0.047 sd: 0.063) was associated with higher average AMMSA values. Among heterosexual men, AMMSA values were greater than among gay and bisexual men. Among women, there was no difference in average AMMSA values based on sexual orientation. Myths persist during youth that question and trivialize sexual violence against women. It is necessary to implement strategies that reduce these myths, particularly in heterosexual men, in those of foreign-born origin and among those with low levels of education.
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ISSN:1471-2458
1471-2458
DOI:10.1186/s12889-024-19430-9