Trauma of the Shared Environment: A Qualitative Analysis of the Experiences of Survivors of College Campus Sexual Assault

Survivors of campus sexual assault are often tasked with healing while sharing an environment with their perpetrators. However, little is known about the effects of a shared environment on survivor well-being. A qualitative thematic analysis design was employed to address this gap. We conducted semi...

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Main Author: Coates Quezada, C. Austin (Author)
Contributors: Armstrong, Laura ; Kilmer, Ryan ; Quinlan, Margaret ; Reeve, Charlie
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Published: 2024
In: Violence against women
Year: 2024, Volume: 30, Issue: 6/7, Pages: 1538-1563
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Keywords:
interpersonal violence
Higher Education
Trauma
Sexual Assault
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Summary:Survivors of campus sexual assault are often tasked with healing while sharing an environment with their perpetrators. However, little is known about the effects of a shared environment on survivor well-being. A qualitative thematic analysis design was employed to address this gap. We conducted semi-structured interviews with nine female survivors who identified their perpetrators as fellow students at a large state university in the southeastern U.S. The five themes that emerged are situated within an ecological framework, which is also used to guide our recommendations for supporting survivors’ well-being within higher education.
ISSN:1552-8448
DOI:10.1177/10778012231163573