Several retrospective investigations of sexual assault have assessed the Over the past 20 years, research has substantiated the finding that sexual aggression against women is pervasive in our society (Burnam et al., 1988; KOSS, Gidycz, & Wisniewski, 1987). For example, in the Los Angeles epidemiologic catchment area study, Sorenson, Stein, Siegel, Golding, We thank Bruce Carlson, who assisted with data analyses. ment of Psychology, Ohio University, Athens, OH 45701. Published by Cambridge University Press 0361-6843193 $5.00 + .OO
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