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ABSTRACT
Misperception of others’ sexual willingness or consent is widely considered to contribute to sexual coercion. Sexual arousal is commonly present among those in situations with potential to result in sexual assault. The current research tests the effects of sexual arousal on related attitudes: including those toward token resistance, assertive sexual strategies, and affirmative consent. Sexual arousal was primed through a narrative writing paradigm. Results indicate sexual arousal led all participants to be more likely to endorse belief in female token resistance, and led women to more strongly endorse men’s assertive sexual strategies. Implications for research on sexual consent are discussed.
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Peter O. Rerick
Peter O. Rerick, Ph.D. is an Assistant Professor of Psychology at Oklahoma City University. His research primarily focuses on sexual communication.
Tyler N. Livingston
Tyler N. Livingston, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor of Psychology at Angelo State University in San Angelo, TX. His research and teaching focuses on social psychology and legal decision-making.
Deborah Davis
Deborah Davis, Ph.D. is a Professor of Psychology at the University of Nevada, Reno. Her research interests center around social psychology and the legal system.