Category: measurement
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Studies 4-6 support the construct validity of the IRMA. Findings are discussed in terms of their implications for theory
53% women) rated their level of agreement with 95 pretested rape myth statements. Exploratory and confirmatory multivariate analyses revealed a structure consisting of both a general myth component and seven subcomponents. This structure was replicated in a second study using a new sample and paired comparisons methodology. Study 3 details the development procedures for the…