An Evaluation of a Mixed-Gender Sexual Assault Prevention Program |
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Authors: | April R Bradley Elizabeth A Yeater and William O’Donohue |
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Institution: | (1) Department of Psychology, University of North Dakota, Box 8380, Grand Forks, ND 58202, USA;(2) Department of Psychology, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM, USA;(3) Department of Psychology, University of Nevada, Reno, NV, USA |
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Abstract: | This study evaluated the short-term effectiveness of a mixed-gender sexual assault prevention program developed for college
students. Program participants (n = 177) were compared to non-program participants (n = 132) prior to the program and during a 2-week follow-up period on measures of rape myths, victim empathy, perceived negative
consequences and estimated likelihood of committing rape, sexual communication, sexual assault awareness, and risky dating
behavior. The prevention program was effective at increasing men’s victim empathy and decreasing their adherence to rape myths
but ineffective at changing women’s assault-related knowledge, participation in risky dating behaviors, and sexual communication
strategies. Limitations of the study and directions for future research in sexual assault prevention are addressed. Editors’ Strategic Implications: This study provides an important example of the limitations of a single session prevention programming approach (even if
it is well designed and executed) in addressing a systemic and pervasive problem like sexual assault on college campuses. |
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