Sexual victimization is a pervasive mental and physical health issue with overarching implications for university campuses and victim service providers alike. While a large expanse of research exists on sexual violence and the factors associated with victimization, less is known about the potentially unique experiences faced by Black college women in particular. Utilizing data collected by the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent to Adult Health, this study examines the prevalence of college sexual victimization, levels of social support for victims and non-victims, intimate partner sexual victimization (IPSV), and the predictability of self-esteem on sexual victimization. In addition, comparisons are made between Black college women and their White counterparts. After conducting multiple t-tests and logistic regression analyses, results indicated that Black college women were more likely to experience IPSV than White college women, and Black college women received less social support following sexual victimization than Black non-victims. These findings can help in establishing more efficient and accessible assistance for victims.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:unt.edu/info:ark/67531/metadc1505133 |
| Date | 05 1900 |
| Creators | Wilson, Hannah Caroline |
| Contributors | Craig, Jessica, Trahan, Adam, Tobolowsky, Peggy |
| Publisher | University of North Texas |
| Source Sets | University of North Texas |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis or Dissertation |
| Format | vi, 51 pages, Text |
| Rights | Public, Wilson, Hannah Caroline, Copyright, Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise noted. All rights Reserved. |
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