Self-Reported Attitudes and Beliefs of Deviant Behavior: Hypermasculinity Explains Differences of Fraternity/Sorority Communities and Fraternity and Non-Fraternity Involved Men
Self-Reported Attitudes and Beliefs of Deviant Behavior: Hypermasculinity Explains Differences of Fraternity/Sorority Communities and Fraternity and Non-Fraternity Involved Men

Summary/Abstract: Limited literature exists examining differences in self-reported deviant attitudes and beliefs based on gender norms and Greek affiliation. The current study explored such differences at a rural Midwestern university, utilizing hypermasculinity research to guide survey questions and analysis. Forty-eight statements were analyzed in five clusters to include manipulation, disregard for authority, hazing, lack of remorse, and risk-taking. The results produced consistent findings that male students endorse more negative deviant attitudes and beliefs than female students. However, findings on Greek life endorsement were mixed but generally did not support predictions or previous literature. The results are important at a time when fraternities are criticized for deviant behaviors such as hazing, sexual assault, and binge drinking as the current study found many results which contradict such views. Practical implications are discussed.

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