Analysis

The Attitudes Toward Rape Victims Scale (ATRVS) seeks to measure people’s attitudes toward rape victims. It evaluates perceptions related to victim responsibility, the support they receive, and broader attitudes regarding responsibility and stereotypes about rape.

Purpose

The purpose of the Attitudes Toward Rape Victims Scale (ATRVS) is to highlight the biases and attitudes that may influence the understanding and support of rape victims. The tool contributes to understanding the discrimination victims may face and helps in the development of educational programs and policies that promote justice and support.

Calibration

The calibration of the Attitudes Toward Rape Victims Scale includes:
Internal Consistency: Examination of the scale’s reliability using Cronbach’s alpha, which should be high (e.g., > 0.70) to ensure the internal consistency of the items.
Validity: Evaluation of the tool’s validity, including convergent and discriminant validity, to ensure that the scale accurately measures attitudes toward rape victims.
Different Demographic Groups: Analysis of the scale’s application across various age groups, genders, and cultural backgrounds to ensure its broader applicability.

References

For literature related to the ATRVS, you can refer to the following:
Lonsway, K. A., & Fitzgerald, L. F. (1994). Rape myths: In review. Psychology of Women Quarterly, 18(2), 133–164.
Burt, M. R. (1980). Cultural myths and supports for rape. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 38(2), 217–230.
Burt, M. R., & Katz, R. (1987). The role of rape myths in perpetrating and supporting violence against women. Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 2(1), 83–95.
Herek, G. M. (1988). Heterosexuals’ attitudes toward lesbians and gay men: Correlates and gender differences. Journal of Sex Research, 25(3), 251–277.