Attitudes and Beliefs Surrounding Campus Sexual Assault: A Comparison Across Gender and Greek-Affiliation
Author:
Marisa Alkalay ’23Co-Authors:
Hannah Holt, Ariana Gambrell, Meghan Quinn, Haley Griffin, Dr. Erica Delsandro, and Dr. Bill FlackFaculty Mentor(s):
Bill Flack, PsychologyErica Delsandro, Women's and Gender Studies
Funding Source:
Program for Undergraduate ResearchAbstract
Since college women are particularly vulnerable to sexual violence, it is essential to understand the knowledge and beliefs that students have surrounding Campus Sexual Assault (CSA). Results revealed that female students were more educated on sexual assault than male students. Additionally, fraternity men were more likely to reject rape myths than non-affiliated men. Our findings demonstrate the need for sexual assault education programs to go beyond consent knowledge, including an exploration of misogynistic attitudes and behaviors. Improvements to sexual assault education and more research regarding rape myths will help diminish rape-supportive attitudes, and subsequently decrease the prevalence of CSA.