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We would defer any questions
on the research proving the efficacy of the program to the program's
author, Dr.
John Foubert. However, here is a basic outline of
what the research shows.
Basis of "The Men's Program"
- One in four
college women have experienced rape or attempted rape since their
fourteenth birthday.
- Peer education programs are more effective.
- All-male environments are more successful than mixed environments
for changing men.
- Increasing empathy with rape survivors decreases
men's likelihood of raping.
- Increasing men's aversion to rape decreases
the likelihood they will rape.
- Changing attitudes must occur in
a way that people maintain their current values and perceptions of
themselves to be lasting. (Belief System Theory)
- Attitude change
is more lasting when people are motivated to hear a message, are able
to understand the material, and believe the information being presented
is relevant to them. (Elaboration Likelihood Model)
Developing Men's Empathy
- Foubert
& Marriott (1997)
- Foubert & McEwen (1998)
- Foubert (2000)
- Gilbert, Heesacker & Gannon (1991)
- Lee (1987)
- Schewe & O'Donohue (1993)
Results of The Men's Program
- Rape Myth Acceptance Declined Significantly Immediately After
the Program.
- Rape Myth Acceptance Remained Significantly Lower Seven Months
After the Program.
- Rape Myth Acceptance Was Significantly Lower in the Program
Group than the Control Group Seven Months Later, with No Rebound.
- Likelihood of Raping Declined Significantly Immediately After
the Program.
- Likelihood of Raping Remained Significantly Lower Seven Months
After the Program with No Rebound.
- 20% of Participants Reported Some Likelihood of Raping Prior
to the Program.
- Of that 20%, 75% reported less likelihood of raping after the
program, the remaining 25% stayed the same.
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