title: Cultural beliefs about rape and victims' response in three ethnic groups.
abstract: Cultural definitions of rape were assessed among 101 African-American, Hispanic, and non-Hispanic white female rape victims and 89 nonvictims matched for ethnicity, age, marital status, and socioeconomic status. Hispanics scored highest and whites lowest both in perceived community victim-blaming and in victims' psychological distress. Social and treatment implications are discussed.
authors.affiliation: University of Miami School of Medicine.
authors.forename: H P
authors.initials: HP
authors.lastname: Lefley
authors.forename: C S
authors.initials: CS
authors.lastname: Scott
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Llabre
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Hicks
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001741:Black or African American / Q000523:psychology*; D001290:Attitude; D015928:Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; D003431:Cross-Cultural Comparison; D005260:Female; D005431:Florida; D006167:Guilt; D006630:Hispanic or Latino / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D011902:Rape / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000523:psychology*; D012725:Sexual Behavior; D012931:Social Environment; D044465:White People / Q000523:psychology