An RCT of Sources of Strength High School Primary Prevention Program on Sexual Violence Perpetration and Victimization and Dismissiveness of Sexual Harassment
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| Title: | An RCT of Sources of Strength High School Primary Prevention Program on Sexual Violence Perpetration and Victimization and Dismissiveness of Sexual Harassment |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Dorothy L. Espelage (ORCID |
| Source: | School Psychology Review. 2024 53(6):649-667. |
| Availability: | Routledge. 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: | 19 |
| Publication Date: | 2024 |
| Sponsoring Agency: | National Center for Injury Prevention and Control (NCIPC) (DHHS/CDC) |
| Contract Number: | U01CE002841 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Education Level: | High Schools Secondary Education |
| Descriptors: | High School Students, Prevention, Fidelity, Sexual Harassment, Victims, School Psychologists, Counselor Role, Rape, Intervention, Student Attitudes, Student Characteristics, Identification, Peer Teaching, Program Implementation, Program Effectiveness |
| Geographic Terms: | Colorado |
| DOI: | 10.1080/2372966X.2022.2164460 |
| ISSN: | 0279-6015 2372-966X |
| Abstract: | Sexual violence among adolescents is a major concern. This study examined the impact of the peer-led "Sources of Strength" program on gender-based violence and attitudes dismissive of sexual harassment. Twenty high schools in Colorado were randomized to intervention (n = 11) or waitlist control (n = 9); students (N = 6461; 9th-11th graders) were surveyed four times (2017-2019); 45% Hispanic, 38% White, 2% Black, and 12% Multiracial; 78% straight/heterosexual, 11% bisexual, 4% questioning, 2% gay/lesbian, and 4% "other" sexuality. Baseline equivalence was not established for most outcomes. No direct intervention effects were found; however, self-reported exposure to "Sources" messaging was associated with small decreases in sexual harassment perpetration, forced sexual contact perpetration and victimization, and dismissiveness of sexual harassment in Year 2. Higher fidelity indicators were associated with exposure. School psychologists play key roles in identification and implementation of prevention programs, so suggestions to maximize implementation fidelity are provided. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2024 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1452594 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | Sexual violence among adolescents is a major concern. This study examined the impact of the peer-led "Sources of Strength" program on gender-based violence and attitudes dismissive of sexual harassment. Twenty high schools in Colorado were randomized to intervention (n = 11) or waitlist control (n = 9); students (N = 6461; 9th-11th graders) were surveyed four times (2017-2019); 45% Hispanic, 38% White, 2% Black, and 12% Multiracial; 78% straight/heterosexual, 11% bisexual, 4% questioning, 2% gay/lesbian, and 4% "other" sexuality. Baseline equivalence was not established for most outcomes. No direct intervention effects were found; however, self-reported exposure to "Sources" messaging was associated with small decreases in sexual harassment perpetration, forced sexual contact perpetration and victimization, and dismissiveness of sexual harassment in Year 2. Higher fidelity indicators were associated with exposure. School psychologists play key roles in identification and implementation of prevention programs, so suggestions to maximize implementation fidelity are provided. |
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| ISSN: | 0279-6015 2372-966X |
| DOI: | 10.1080/2372966X.2022.2164460 |
