RT Article
T1 Use of Social Network Analysis to Identify Popular Opinion Leaders for a Youth-Led Sexual Violence Prevention Initiative
JF Violence against women
VO 28
IS 2
SP 664
OP 685
A1 Edwards, Katie M.
A2 Banyard, Victoria L.
A2 Waterman, Emily A.
A2 Hopfauf, Skyler L.
A2 Shin, Hee-Sung
A2 Simon, Briana
A2 Valente, Thomas W.
LA English
YR 2022
UL https://krimdok.uni-tuebingen.de/Record/1783530030
AB In the current article, we describe an innovative sexual violence (SV) prevention initiative that used social network analysis to identify youth and adult popular opinion leaders who were subsequently trained in best practices in SV prevention (e.g., bystander intervention) at a kickoff event (i.e., camp) of the initiative. We provide information on recruitment strategies, participation rates and how those rates varied by some demographic factors, reasons for nonattendance, the initial impact of the camp, and lessons learned. Despite challenges with youth and adult engagement, this innovative approach has the potential to transform the way we approach SV prevention among youth.
K1 Social Network Analysis
K1 Youth
K1 Prevention
K1 Sexual Assault
DO 10.1177/1077801221994907