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KMID : 0981220230230040361
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Congnitive Behavior Therapy in Korea
2023 Volume.23 No. 4 p.361 ~ p.383
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A Comparative Analysis of the Korean Version of Rape Myths Scales
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Yu Jeong-A
Song Won-Young
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Abstract
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This study aimed to explore the multidimensional nature of rape myths by comparing four scales that assess rape myth acceptance. Additionally, it sought to examine the characteristics of these measurement instruments by analyzing rape myth acceptance based on participant characteristics. The Illinois Rape Myths Scale (K-IRMA), the Korean version of the Subtle Rape Myths Scale (K-SRMA), the Korean version of the Rape Myths Scale (RMA), the Korean version of the Image-Based Sexual Abuse Belief Acceptance (K-SIAMA), dating and digital sexual assault experiences, and the social desirability scale were administered to 306 adults (149 males, 157 females) nationwide and subjected to analysis. The findings of the study revealed several important insights. First, the total scores of the four scales measuring rape myth acceptance demonstrated a range of correlations, ranging from r = .29 (p < .001) for the lowest correlation to r = .88 (p < .001) for the highest correlation with the subscales. Second, both the dating and digital sexual assault victimization groups exhibited significantly higher levels of rape myth acceptance compared to the non-victimization group across all measurement instruments. Third, the K-IRMA scale exhibited significance in measuring rape myths among individuals in their 20s, while the RMA scale was significant for individuals in their 30s, 40s, and 50s. The K-SIAMA scale proved to be significant in measuring myths related to digital sexual offenses. Furthermore, the K-SRMA scale displayed a significant inverse relationship with social desirability. These findings suggest that while rape myths represent a common concept across the four measurement scales, they also possess distinct multidimensional characteristics, with some subfactors displaying low correlations. As a result, the selective use of each scale according to specific purposes is recommended. Moreover, the study highlights the importance of considering subject characteristics, including age, in understanding and addressing rape myth acceptance. The differentiation of perceptions and measures related to rape myths may contribute to more targeted treatment in cognitive behavioral therapy programs for sex offenders and the development of effective cognitive behavioral educational materials for preventing sexual offenses.
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KEYWORD
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Rape Myth, Illinois Rape Myth Scale(K-IRMA), Subtle Rape Myth Scale(K-SRMA), Rape Myth Scale(RMA), Image-based sexual abuse belief acceptance(K-SIAMA)
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