Journal of American College Health
2019

Physical and sexual violence on college campuses: considerations for international students (Article)

Scholl J.A. , Cogan C. , Micol R.L. , Steward J. , Hancock K. , Davis J.L.*
  • a VA Boston Healthcare System, Boston, MA, United States
  • b Department of Psychology, University of Tulsa, Tulsa, OK, United States
  • c National Center for PTSD, Boston, MA, United States
  • d Department of Psychology, University of Tulsa, Tulsa, OK, United States
  • e Office of Student Affairs, University of Tulsa, Tulsa, OK, United States
  • f Department of Psychology, University of Tulsa, Tulsa, OK, United States

Abstract

Objective: Physical and sexual violence are pervasive concerns on college campuses. Previous research indicates minority populations may be at increased risk for exposure to violence, therefore, international students may represent a vulnerable population. The present study examined differences between international and domestic students regarding the experience of violence and variables related to violence intervention. Participants: Domestic and international colleges students (n = 829) at a Midwestern university in the United States participated in an online survey. Method: Questions assessed experiences of physical and sexual violence, rape myth acceptance, bystander confidence, and readiness to help. Descriptive statistics, chi squares, and independent sample t-tests were conducted to determine differences between groups. Results: Analyses showed no association between international student status and lifetime exposure to violence. Differences were found on acceptance of rape myths and bystander confidence. Conclusions: This study demonstrates the potential benefit of tailored violence prevention and intervention efforts. © 2019, © 2019 Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.

Author Keywords

International students Physical violence Sexual violence bystander intervention Interpersonal violence violence prevention

Index Keywords

major clinical study exposure to violence physical violence Article United States human adult human experiment Rape
Link
https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85074563986&doi=10.1080%2f07448481.2019.1668398&partnerID=40&md5=6a91809725f8a527aafba397f16bdf6c
DOI: 10.1080/07448481.2019.1668398
ISSN: 07448481
Original Language: English