052 Undergraduates' Definitions of Sexual Consent: The Role of Rape Myth Acceptance

The high rates of nonconsensual sexual experiences (NSEs) have prompted educational institutions to reexamine their sexual assault prevention policies and educational efforts. Many colleges and universities have adopted policies focusing on affirmative consent. Yet, affirmative consent policies fail to address the complexities surrounding real life sexual consent negotiations. Additionally, certain factors may play a role in how individuals conceptualize consent, such as the endorsement of rape myths (e.g., it is not rape if the victim does not fight back).