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  1. 1. Hostile Sexism and The Acceptance of Rape Myths: The Role of Masculinity Threat in Two Salient Predictors of Sexual Violence

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för psykologi

    Author : Everett Christensen; [2023]
    Keywords : Masculinity threat; precarious masculinity; social dominance; sexual violence; hostile sexism; rape myth acceptance; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : This thesis aimed to investigate the association between masculinity threat and two salient predictors of sexual assault: hostile sexism and rape myth acceptance. The thesis comprised two studies. READ MORE

  3. 2. Evaluative neutralisation as a means to reduce social desirability in the SDO-7

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för psykologi

    Author : Alexander Dahlström; [2021]
    Keywords : Evaluative Neutralisation; Social Dominance Orientation; Construct Validity; Social desirability; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : An evaluative neutralisation process, whereby questionnaire items are phrased to be less evaluative, was used to create a new less socially desirable version of the social dominance orientation scale (SDO7). The main goal is to counteract the persistent floor effect which has affected the scale since its inception. READ MORE

  4. 3. Exploring a Model of Modern Prejudice

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för psykologi

    Author : Hira Wasif; [2020]
    Keywords : prejudice; sexism; racism; compassion; SDO; group identification; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : The present study aimed to explore a proposed model of modern prejudice through the selected variables. Self-compassion, compassion towards others, psychological flexibility, and social dominance orientation were selected as intra-psychological variables (Dimension I) to explore, while ethnic and gender identity were selected as the inter-group relationship variables (Dimension II). READ MORE

  5. 4. Dark personality traits explain individual differences in organizational preferences

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för psykologi

    Author : Lena Schumacher; [2019]
    Keywords : dark personality traits; dark triad; social dominance orientation; military ethics; human rights; self-selection; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Research in personality psychology has shown that individuals choose careers led by their personality. More specifically, dark personality traits seem to drive people towards specific environments—with detrimental effects in the workplace. READ MORE

  6. 5. The Influence of Social Dominance Orientation and Perspective-­Taking on Victim Blaming after Sexual Assault

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för psykologi

    Author : Ogechi Emelle; [2018]
    Keywords : social dominance orientation; empathy; perspective taking; victim blaming; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : With recent increased media attention on sexual assault against women, many people question why so many women do not report the crimes. One key may reason lies in the phenomenon of victim blaming. READ MORE