The Role Of Cognitive Complexity In The Endorsement Of Domestic Violence Myths

Abstract

The purpose of the study was to determine the relationship between cognitive complexity and its role in the endorsement of stereotypical domestic violence myths. The 103 participants were recruited from the Introduction to Psychology subject pool and completed the surveys online. Measures included the Sex Role Egalitarian Scale, The Religious Orientation Scale, The Multidimensional Quest Orientation Scale, Domestic Violence Myth Acceptance Scale, and the Need for Cognition Scale. Participants were divided into four categories: those that endorsed intrinsic religious beliefs, those that endorsed extrinsic religious beliefs, those that endorsed both, and those that endorsed neither. The participants who endorsed both religious beliefs rated significantly higher on the Domestic Violence Myth Acceptance Scale than those that endorsed only one or neither.

Date of Award	2010
Original language	American English
Awarding Institution	Eastern Illinois University
Supervisor	John B. Best (Supervisor)