A Qualitative Investigation of Unwanted Arousal During Rape
Journal of Interpersonal Violence
Published online on May 29, 2026
Abstract
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Research acknowledges that survivors can unwillingly become aroused during rape, although shame and fear of judgment may prevent them from disclosing the unwanted arousal. It is unclear how survivors make sense of unwanted arousal and its impacts. The ...
Research acknowledges that survivors can unwillingly become aroused during rape, although shame and fear of judgment may prevent them from disclosing the unwanted arousal. It is unclear how survivors make sense of unwanted arousal and its impacts. The ...