Date of Award
Spring 5-16-2024
Document Type
Honors Project
University Scholars Director
Dr. Joshua Tom
First Advisor/Committee Member
DeHeavalyn Pullium, M.S., LMFT
Keywords
Post-Traumatic Growth, Social Reactions, Rape Myth Acceptance, Victim Blaming Attitudes, Just World Belief
Abstract
Over the last few decades, evangelical Christian teachings on sexuality have become an area of increasing interest as those who grew up in Purity Culture experience long-term effects on their world-concept. One area where the effects are particularly potent is attitudes regarding sexual assault. Research on healing from sexual assault identifies social responses to reports as a defining factor for the direction of healing. This literature review looks at how social support is negatively impacted by purity culture teachings through the endorsement of rape myth acceptance and victim blaming attitudes.
Recommended Citation
Diehl, Gloria L., "Defining Healthy Love: A Narrative Review of Purity Culture's Impact on Healing from Sexual Assault" (2024). Honors Projects. 204.
https://digitalcommons.spu.edu/honorsprojects/204
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A project submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Bachelor of Arts degree in Honors Liberal Arts