Date of Award
Spring 4-17-2018
Degree Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts - Psychology
Department
Psychology
First Advisor
Sylvia Middlebrook, Ph.D.
Second Advisor
Scott Drury, Ph.D.
Third Advisor
Nathan Sparkman, Ph.D.
Fourth Advisor
Emmerentie Oliphant, Ph.D.
Abstract
Human trafficking involves the transportation or harboring of individuals under conditions of force or coercion for the purpose of exploitation. Trafficking is a worldwide issue, and involves millions of individuals who cross all gender, racial, and ethnic lines. Previous research has shown that individuals high on the constructs of belief in a just world and human trafficking myth acceptance attribute greater blame to victims than individuals low on these constructs. The results of the present study suggest that belief in a just world, ethical ideologies, and human trafficking myth acceptance are significant predictors of blame attributions toward victims of human trafficking. The results further suggest that belief in a just world and human trafficking myth acceptance are significant predictors of willingness to help victims when the cost associated with helping is high. Implications are discussed.
Repository Citation
Thomas, Tessa, "Examining Factors that Influence Reactions to Human Trafficking" (2018). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. 150.
https://scholarworks.sfasu.edu/etds/150
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