doi:10.1111/j.1540-4560.1986.tb00243.x

Paper Title

Sexual Violence in the Media: Indirect Effects on Aggression Against Women

Authors

Neil M. Malamuth

John N. Briere

Keywords

Sexual Violence in the Media
Indirect Effects
Aggression Against Women
Cultural Factors
Mass Media Influence
Individual Variables
Thought Patterns
Antisocial Behavior
Laboratory Studies
Naturalistic Settings
Media Exposure
Violence-Supportive Beliefs
Further Research Suggestions

Article Type

Research Article

Journal

Journal of Social Issues

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DOI

10.1111/j.1540-4560.1986.tb00243.x

Issue

Volume : 42 | Issue : 3 | Page No : 75-92

Published On

September, 1986

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Abstract

We present a model hypothesizing indirect effects of media sexual violence on aggression against women. It suggests that certain cultural factors (including mass media) and individual variables interact to affect some people's thought patterns and other responses that may lead to antisocial behavior, including aggression. Two streams of current research are relevant to the model. The first shows connections between exposure to sexually violent media and the development of thought patterns that support violence against women. The second reveals links between such patterns and various forms of antisocial behavior in the laboratory and in naturalistic settings. Suggestions for further research are discussed.