Citation

Min H. J. Am. Coll. Health 2019; 67(2): 174-179.

Affiliation

University of South Alabama , Sociology, Anthropology, and Social Work , 5991 USA Drive North, Mobile , Alabama , USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2019, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/07448481.2018.1468333

PMID

29952728

Abstract

The objective of this study is to examine the effect of non-traditional student status on abusive relationships, namely emotional, physical, and sexual abuse. Logistic regression models were employed as a statistical strategy by using the 2011-2014 American College Health Association National College Health Assessment II data. The results showed that non-traditional students compared to traditional ones indeed had higher odds ratios of having abusive relationships. Non-traditional students compared to traditional students, however, were more likely to experience emotional and physical abuse, but not sexual abuse. Thus, the prevention programs and policies related to abusive relationships need to be address differently based on the results of this study, which is also important for non-traditional students to adjust and succeed in higher education and further their careers.

Language: en

Keywords

Abusive relationship; emotional abuse; nontraditional student; physical abuse; sexual abuse