Factors contributing to the effectiveness of four school-based sexual violence interventions.
This study extends past research by examining factors associated with changes in attitudes, knowledge, and intended behaviors related to sexual assault. This study included 1,182 participants from four unique multiple-session school-based sexual violence interventions. Implementation and participant factors examined include single- versus mixed-gender groups, group setting versus classroom lecture setting, and participant gender. Participants completed self-administered, paper-and-pencil pre- and postsurveys. A significant desired overall effect was found on participants' reports of positive attitudes, beliefs, and behavior regarding sexual harassment and personal boundaries and positive dating relationship norms (from pretest to posttest). There were steeper increases over time in both measures, with larger mixed-gender/single-gender differences among boys than among girls. Differences in the impact of participating in mixed- versus single-gender groups depended on classroom versus small group settings. The implications of these findings are discussed for sexual assault prevention programs.
Clinton-Sherrod
A Monique
AM
RTI International, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina 27709-2194, USA. mclinton@rti.org
Morgan-Lopez
Antonio A
AA
Gibbs
Deborah
D
Hawkins
Stephanie R
SR
Hart
Laurie
L
Ball
Barbara
B
Irvin
Neil
N
Littler
Nicole
N
D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D016013:Likelihood Functions; D008297:Male; D015397:Program Evaluation; D012572:School Health Services / Q000458:organization & administration*; D012742:Sex Offenses / Q000517:prevention & control*; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D014481:United States; D014754:Violence / Q000517:prevention & control*