Citation

Scholl JA, Cogan C, Micol RL, Steward J, Hancock K, Davis JL. J. Am. Coll. Health 2019; ePub(ePub): ePub.

Affiliation

Department of Psychology, University of Tulsa , Tulsa , Oklahoma , USA.

Copyright

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

DOI

10.1080/07448481.2019.1668398

PMID

31589104

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.

Language: en

Keywords

Physical violence; bystander intervention; international students; interpersonal violence; sexual violence; violence prevention