@article{ref1,
title="Self-Defense/Assertiveness Training, Women's Victimization History, and Psychological Characteristics",
journal="Violence against women",
year="2004",
author="Brecklin, Leanne R.",
volume="10",
number="5",
pages="479-497",
abstract="Little research has been conducted to determine which characteristics and experiences affect women's choices to enroll in self-defense/assertiveness training. The present study examined the role of self-defense/assertiveness training in women's lives using data from 3,187 female college students. Logistic regression analyses demonstrated that women with multiple forms of childhood victimization (e.g., both child sexual and physical abuse) were almost twice as likely to participate in self-defense/assertiveness training. Training participants also reported more positive instrumental traits (e.g., independence) and less sexual conservatism than nonparticipants. Implications for future research evaluating self-defense programs are discussed. (Abstract Adapted from Source: Violence Against Women, 2004. Copyright © 2004 by SAGE Publications)Adult FemaleAdult SurvivorFemale VictimViolence Against WomenSexual Assault EffectsSexual Assault VictimChild Abuse EffectsChild Abuse VictimChild Physical Abuse EffectsChild Physical Abuse VictimChild Sexual Abuse EffectsChild Sexual Abuse VictimChildhood VictimizationChildhood ExperienceChild FemaleChild VictimSelf-DefensePsychological Victimization EffectsCollege Student Research04-04<p />",
language="en",
issn="1077-8012",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}