Male Victims’ Acknowledgement of Sexual Assault and Their Help-Seeking Process. A Qualitative Study

Q1 Social Sciences The Journal of Men's Studies Pub Date : 2023-11-09 DOI:10.1177/10608265231215078
Aviaja Mose Wingender, Mette Linnet Olesen
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An increasing number of studies have investigated the distinct challenges faced by male victims of sexual assault. However, there is a lack of research focusing on how they perceive their sexual victimization experience and their help-seeking behavior. This qualitative study aimed to explore the experiences of cisgender men who had been sexually assaulted in adulthood and their subsequent help-seeking processes within a Danish context. Our findings underscore the crucial importance of acknowledging the sexual assault, which entails a multifaceted process that intertwines with the help-seeking behavior. This process is influenced by various factors, including gender norms, disclosing the assault, and the impact of assault-related symptoms. The role of male rape myths and masculinity is discussed. Our research offers valuable insights into male victims’ experiences and emphasizes the need to raise awareness and to promote a gender-inclusive view on sexual assault.
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男性性侵受害者的认知与求助过程。定性研究
越来越多的研究调查了性侵犯的男性受害者所面临的独特挑战。然而,缺乏关于他们如何看待自己的性受害经历和寻求帮助行为的研究。本定性研究旨在探讨在丹麦背景下,成年后遭受性侵犯的顺性男性的经历及其随后的求助过程。我们的发现强调了承认性侵犯的重要性,这需要一个多方面的过程,与寻求帮助的行为交织在一起。这一过程受到各种因素的影响,包括性别规范、侵犯行为的披露以及与侵犯有关的症状的影响。讨论了男性强奸神话和男子气概的作用。我们的研究为男性受害者的经历提供了有价值的见解,并强调了提高意识和促进对性侵犯的性别包容性观点的必要性。
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The Journal of Men's Studies
The Journal of Men's Studies Social Sciences-Cultural Studies
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