Search for dissertations about: "Kerstin Adolfsson"

Found 2 swedish dissertations containing the words Kerstin Adolfsson.

2. 1. Blame attribution in rape scenarios: Understanding the role of personal beliefs and situational factors

   Author : Kerstin Adolfsson; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; rape; blame attributions; just world beliefs; sympathy; rape myths;

   Abstract : Previous studies have found victim-blaming attitudes to hinder victims of rape from reporting to the police. Many victims fear being blamed by people in their near surroundings or by professionals in the legal as well as in the healthcare system. READ MORE

4. 2. Blaming victims of rape : Studies on rape myths and beliefs about rape

   Author : Kerstin Adolfsson; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Våldtäktsoffer; Våldtäkt; Attityder; Skuld; Våldtäkt; Skuld; Brottslingar: män; Brottsoffer; Fördomar; Rape; Guilt; Criminals: men; Crime victims; Prejudices; Rape victims; Attitude Psychology ; Rape; Guilt;

   Abstract : Rape is a crime characterized by low reporting and conviction rates. Many victims who do report, drop out during the justice process. This is a problem both for the victims themselves and for the legal certainty of societies. One explanation for low reporting rates is victims’ justified fear of being badly treated, mistrusted, and blamed. READ MORE