"It's Not Violence, It's an Exaggerated Complaint": The Role of Cyber-Rape Culture and Objectification Theory in Understanding the Emotional Impact in Women That Have Experienced Cyber-Sexual Violence.
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| Title: | "It's Not Violence, It's an Exaggerated Complaint": The Role of Cyber-Rape Culture and Objectification Theory in Understanding the Emotional Impact in Women That Have Experienced Cyber-Sexual Violence. |
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| Authors: | Vizcaíno-Cuenca, Rocío, Carretero-Dios, Hugo, Romero-Sánchez, Mónica |
| Source: | Journal of Sex Research. Feb2026, Vol. 63 Issue 2, p270-283. 14p. |
| Subjects: | Sexual assault, Sexual objectification, Computer sex, Anxiety, Mental depression |
| Abstract: | Although prior research has shown that experiencing cyber-sexual violence is associated with a greater emotional impact, no study has analyzed whether myths about cyber-sexual violence could affect victims of cyber-sexual violence. Thus, we conducted two studies to analyze the impact of acceptance myths about cyber-sexual violence (AMCYS) on the relationship between cyber-sexual violence victimization and emotional impacts. In Study 1 (N = 310), women with higher levels of AMCYS and greater cyber-sexual violence victimization reported higher levels of anxiety and depression, as well as lower self-esteem. Study 2 (N = 393) replicated these results and also examined the effect of cyber-sexual violence victimization through the lens of objectification theory. Results showed that women with higher AMCYS scores and more cyber-sexual violence victimization reported higher levels of anxiety, depression and body shame, as well as lower self-esteem and body appreciation. Importantly, these relationships occurred through the indirect effect of body surveillance (self-objectification). Both studies indicated that AMCYS play an exacerbating role in the emotional impacts reported by women who have more frequently experienced cyber-sexual violence, while also highlighting the framework of objectification theory in understanding these results. These findings can be used to develop interventions and prevention campaigns against cyber-sexual violence. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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