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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Main Author: Graham, Amy C. (Author)
Contributors: Mallinson, R. Kevin ; Krall, Jenna R. ; Annan, Sandra L.
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Published: 2021
In: Violence against women
Year: 2021, Volume: 27, Issue: 10, Pages: 1758-1773
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Keywords:
Help-seeking
Sexual Assault
university resources
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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:1552-8448
DOI:10.1177/1077801220952172