sexual consent research

Men’s magazine article associated with sexual aggression

By Darin Watkins, Edward R. Murrow College of Communication PULLMAN, Wash. – A recent article in Men’s Fitness magazine, “How to Turn a ‘No’ into a ‘Yes,’ ” has attracted angry messages on Twitter from readers who argue this approach encourages men to be sexually coercive. Research at the Edward R. Murrow College of Communication […]

Popular crime shows may help reduce sexual assault

By Darin Watkins, Edward R. Murrow College of Communication PULLMAN, Wash. – A new study reveals viewers of “Law and Order” have a better grasp of sexual consent than viewers of other crime dramas such as “CSI” or “NCIS,” suggesting that individuals who watch programs in which sexual predators are punished may avoid sexual predatory […]

Men’s magazine reading, unwanted sexual behaviors linked

PULLMAN, Wash. – Researchers at Washington State University say a recently published study suggests young men who read men’s magazines are more likely to engage in unwanted sexual activity. In contrast, study results suggest that women’s magazines have empowered women to refuse unwanted sexual activity.