Abstract
Two studies examined the effects of alcohol and relationship type on women's sexual assault risk perception. Study 1 participants (N = 62) consumed a moderate alcohol dose or nonalcoholic beverage, then rated their awareness of and discomfort with sexual assault risk cues in a hypothetical encounter with a new or established dating partner. Study 2 (N = 351) compared control, placebo, low, and high alcohol dose conditions using a similar scenario. Intoxicated women reported decreased awareness of and discomfort with risk cues. An established relationship decreased discomfort ratings. Findings indicate that alcohol may increase women's sexual victimization likelihood through reduced sexual assault risk perception.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 1106-1125 |
Number of pages | 20 |
Journal | Violence Against Women |
Volume | 15 |
Issue number | 9 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Sep 2009 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Alcohol consumption
- Risk perception
- Sexual assault
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Gender Studies
- Sociology and Political Science
- Law