Prior studies have found varying incidence rates due

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Sourced from the future-work section and stated research gap of the source papers, classified as general, drawn from work published between 1981 and 1987, spanning 4 journals. Those papers have been cited 432 times in total.

Supporting evidence — 5 representative gaps

• Recklessness and rape (1981) · Liverpool Law Review · cited 1× · doi

  Future research could explore the implications of the paper's arguments for the prosecution of rape cases. Further study could examine the impact of the paper's perspective on public discourse and education about rape and consent. Additional research could also investigate the application of the paper's arguments to other areas of law and policy.

  generalfuture-work sectionevidence 5/5
  Keywords: future research explore implications paper arguments prosecution rape
• Rape Myths, Rape Definitions, and Probability of Conviction (1981) · Journal of Applied Social Psychology · cited 139× · doi

  Past studies have been analyzed and criticized for their tendencies to incorporate public stereotypes about rape and sexual assault as implicit assumptions of their research. There is a need for a more nuanced understanding of the relationship between rape myths and rape definitions. The experimental vignette methodology frequently used to investigate rape definitions has limitations.

  generalstated research gapevidence 5/5
  Keywords: past studies have been analyzed criticized tendencies incorporate
• The effects of aggressive pornography on beliefs in rape myths: Individual differences (1985) · Journal of Research in Personality · cited 147× · doi

  The study identifies a gap in understanding how different types of media stimuli affect beliefs in rape myths. The study highlights the need to consider individual differences in susceptibility to the influences of media stimuli. The study notes that prior research has not fully addressed the relationship between exposure to pornography and beliefs in rape myths.

  generalstated research gapevidence 5/5
  Keywords: study identifies gap understanding different types media stimuli
• Cross-Cultural Codes On Seven Types of Rape (1987) · Behavior Science Research · cited 6× · doi

  Prior studies have found varying incidence rates due to differing code constructions. The study highlights the limitations of prior studies in addressing all types of rape observed in ethnographic sources. The study aims to contribute to thinking about rape by presenting a broadened set of codes.

  generalstated research gapevidence 5/5
  Keywords: prior studies have found varying incidence rates due
• Rape Myths, Rape Definitions, and Probability of Conviction (1981) · Journal of Applied Social Psychology · cited 139× · doi

  Future research should continue to investigate the relationships between rape myths, rape definitions, and the likelihood of conviction. Additional studies should explore the effectiveness of interventions aimed at addressing rape myths and their effects. Further research is needed to develop more effective policies and programs to address rape.

  generalfuture-work sectionevidence 4/5
  Keywords: future research continue investigate relationships between rape myths

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