Help-Seeking among College Survivors of Dating and Sexual Violence: A Qualitative Exploration of Utilization of University-Based Victim Services
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| Title: | Help-Seeking among College Survivors of Dating and Sexual Violence: A Qualitative Exploration of Utilization of University-Based Victim Services |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Julia Cusano, Leila Wood (ORCID |
| Source: | Journal of American College Health. 2024 72(1):101-108. |
| Availability: | Taylor & Francis. Available from: Taylor & Francis, Ltd. 530 Walnut Street Suite 850, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tel: 800-354-1420; Tel: 215-625-8900; Fax: 215-207-0050; Web site: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 8 |
| Publication Date: | 2024 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Education Level: | Higher Education Postsecondary Education |
| Descriptors: | Help Seeking, College Students, Sexual Abuse, Dating (Social), Violence, Victims of Crime, Barriers, Self Disclosure (Individuals), Services, Motivation, Peer Relationship, Knowledge Level |
| DOI: | 10.1080/07448481.2021.2024208 |
| ISSN: | 0744-8481 1940-3208 |
| Abstract: | Objective: Study uses qualitative data to examine help-seeking decisions as well as the drivers and barriers to utilization of university-based victim services through the accounts of survivors. Participants: The current study involves the analysis of 33 semi-structured interviews that were conducted with dating and sexual violence (DSV) survivors at a large, Mid-Atlantic University who both did and did not utilize university-based victim services. Methods: Data were analyzed using a thematic analysis approach. Results: Analysis shows that while survivors of DSV undergo a process of help-seeking that is similar to those described in previous help-seeking models, there are additional factors that contribute to a reluctancy to seek services at a university-based victim services center in particular that must be accounted for in the literature. Conclusions: The findings from the current study underscore the importance of understanding the specific drivers and barriers to utilization of university-based victim services. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2024 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1408466 |
| Database: | ERIC |
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| Abstract: | Objective: Study uses qualitative data to examine help-seeking decisions as well as the drivers and barriers to utilization of university-based victim services through the accounts of survivors. Participants: The current study involves the analysis of 33 semi-structured interviews that were conducted with dating and sexual violence (DSV) survivors at a large, Mid-Atlantic University who both did and did not utilize university-based victim services. Methods: Data were analyzed using a thematic analysis approach. Results: Analysis shows that while survivors of DSV undergo a process of help-seeking that is similar to those described in previous help-seeking models, there are additional factors that contribute to a reluctancy to seek services at a university-based victim services center in particular that must be accounted for in the literature. Conclusions: The findings from the current study underscore the importance of understanding the specific drivers and barriers to utilization of university-based victim services. |
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| ISSN: | 0744-8481 1940-3208 |
| DOI: | 10.1080/07448481.2021.2024208 |
