Factors associated with women’s risk of rape in the military environment

Sadler, A. G.

Citation

Sadler, A. G., Booth, B. M., Cook, B. L., & Doebbeling, B. N. (2003). Factors associated with women’s risk of rape in the military environment. American Journal of Industrial Medicine, 43, 262—273.

Description

The researchers examined environmental factors related to rape while serving in the military. Female veterans that served in Vietnam and subsequent eras were surveyed. After controlling for pre-military trauma experiences, the researchers found that sexual harassment allowed by officers, and unwanted sexual advances on-duty and in sleeping quarters were associated with increased likelihood of rape.  The researchers also examined factors associated with officer leadership and assailant substance abuse.