Référence
Martin-Storey, A., Dirks, M. A., Exner-Cortens, D., Holfeld, B., Lambe, L., & Craig, W. (2026). Understanding Slut-Shaming in the School Context: Evidence for a Novel Form of Bias-Based Peer Victimization. Journal of School Violence, 1–14.
Résumé
Social sanctioning for real or perceived sexual or sexualized behavior is commonly referred to as slut-shaming. While slut-shaming is common in school contexts, gaps remain in understanding both the individual and school-climate factors associated with slut-shaming and the consequences of slut-shaming for school outcomes like school attendance. Employing a sample of 1200 youth (ages 12–18; M = 14.69, SD = 1.87), this study linked slut-shaming victimization with (a) individual and school-level characteristics relating to bias-based victimization and safety for marginalized students, and (b) skipping school for safety concerns accounting for demographic factors, school context, and overlapping constructs (i.e. peer victimization, sexual harassment, and bias-based victimization). Findings suggest the need to address slut-shaming specifically in intervention and prevention approaches aimed at improving school climate.
