Sexual Assault Survivors’ Perceived Helpfulness of University-Affiliated Resources

The goal of this study was to examine sexual assault survivors’ use and perceived helpfulness of university-affiliated resources. Data were collected in online anonymous surveys from women (n = 98) at two universities who experienced a sexual assault during college and used university resources. Par...

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Published in:Violence against women 2021-08, Vol.27 (10), p.1758-1773
Main Authors: Graham, Amy C., Mallinson, R. Kevin, Krall, Jenna R., Annan, Sandra L.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Colleges & universities
Counseling
Crime Victims - psychology
Female
Health facilities
Health problems
Health status
Helping behavior
Humans
Mental health
Peer Group
Sex crimes
Sex Offenses - psychology
Social support
Support groups
Survivor
Survivors - psychology
Universities
Victims of crime
Women
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Summary:The goal of this study was to examine sexual assault survivors’ use and perceived helpfulness of university-affiliated resources. Data were collected in online anonymous surveys from women (n = 98) at two universities who experienced a sexual assault during college and used university resources. Participants who perceived university-affiliated survivor resources as helpful had significantly better mental health outcomes than women who perceived resources as unhelpful. The most often used resources were mental health counseling (60.6%) and university health centers (24%). The most helpful resources were survivor advocates, peer counseling, and peer support groups.
ISSN:1077-8012
1552-8448
DOI:10.1177/1077801220952172