The Office on Violence Against Women’s Grants to Reduce Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, and Stalking on Campus Program (Campus Program) grants provide higher education institutions with funding, technical training, and support to address sexual violence on college campuses. The aim of this investigation is to determine the association between the implementation of the Campus Program

Despite the growing literature related to sexual consent, most research has focused on female victims, indicating a significant need for more research focusing on consent and victim blame with male victims. The current study investigated whether male victims are blamed for sexual assault where the perpetrator is a female, using traditional sexual script theory as a framework. The study investigated

Despite progress in understanding the effects of child sexual abuse (CSA) on the physical health of survivors, there is a dearth of information about physical health effects in late adulthood. Additionally, analyses that included both men and women have found mixed, contradictory, or inconclusive results. The purpose of this study was to conduct gender-specific analysis of late-life physical health

Bullying victimization afflicts adolescents at high rates and predicts negative health sequelae into adulthood. Park’s (2010) meaning-making model theorizes protective pathways following traumatic experiences and has been applied to a variety of traumas, but not yet bullying victimization. Consistent with Park’s model, the present work assessed both meaning-making efforts—operationally defined as posttraumatic

Sexual and gender minority individuals experience higher rates of sexual assault and endure more severe consequences of sexual victimization than their heterosexual and cisgender counterparts. Sexual and gender minority survivors also face significant barriers to timely disclosure, including stigma and fears of negative reactions from others, which may preclude access to informal and formal support

This study explored the patterns of social isolation and adverse experiences, and their relationship with depression among young adults. Social isolation was considered in two dimensions: internal isolation and external isolation. Data from 550 South Korean young adults, collected in the Survey on the Status of Socially Isolated Youth in Seoul by the Seoul Metropolitan Government, were used for this

The present study investigated the impact of childhood maltreatment experiences on parental burnout, while also examining the mediating roles of epistemic trust, mistrust, and credulity, and exploring potential differences between mothers and fathers. Utilizing a cross-sectional design, data were collected from a community sample of 948 cisgender heterosexual parents residing in Italy ( M age = 41

Sexual harassment and assault are common in Australian nightlife settings; however, the consequences of such harm and factors influencing patrons’ vulnerability to negative outcomes remain under-researched. This study aims to examine (a) the consequences of nightlife-related verbal (e.g., unsolicited sexual comments) and physical (e.g., groping) sexual harassment/assault, as well as pressured sexual

Data derived from smartphone and wearable devices, combined with artificial intelligence/machine learning, have great potential to predict, detect, and respond to emotions and behaviors related to violence, but much remains unknown about the methodology of such an approach. We report on methodological lessons learned from two independent studies ( N = 190) conducted in adults with trauma exposure (Australia)

Cyber dating abuse (CDA) is a novel form of relationship violence enacted via technology, which is largely understudied despite the elevated rates during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. Further, extant research indicates that maladaptive personality traits (psychopathy, narcissism, and Machiavellianism), negative emotionality (depression, anxiety, and stress), and impulsivity are all associated with

Sexual and gender minority people assigned female at birth (SGM-AFAB) experience disproportionately high rates of intimate partner violence victimization (IPVV), raising concerns about effects on their mental health. However, research on the psychological effects of IPVV among SGM people is sparse, primarily cross-sectional, and narrow in its assessment of IPVV and mental health. We aimed to extend

Existing adverse childhood experience (ACE) measures include a limited number of household dysfunction (HD) items and the use of adult-oriented language that is not always appropriate for middle schoolers. We developed an age-appropriate 10-item HD measure informed by previously validated ACE measures and tested its concurrent validity with dating violence (DV) perpetration, lifetime substance use

Moral emotions play a crucial role in aggressive group dynamics. Developing specific instruments to measure these emotions is essential for understanding the decision-making processes. In particular, moral anger refers to the anger elicited by perceived injustice or transgressions of ethical values. This emotion is especially relevant in the school context, where research suggests an association between

Cannabis and alcohol use can be coping mechanisms for young Black men who have experienced violence. Less is known about cannabis and alcohol use among men with cumulative violence experiences, including intimate partner violence (IPV). The purpose of this study was to describe alcohol and cannabis use in the context of violence experiences and traditional masculinity attitudes. Black men ages 18 to

Acid attacks are generally considered to be a pernicious expression of gender-based violence (GBV) and a global health issue that until recently mainly affected countries in Africa, South and Southeast Asia, and Latin America. However, little is known about the cultural contexts for acid attacks and, in particular, the culture-gender intersect. In Cambodia, the first publicly reported case took place

Research has identified increased rates of intimate partner violence (IPV) as a damaging aftereffect of COVID-19 lockdowns. While this association has been well documented in adult populations, there has been minimal research examining potential shifts in rates of teen dating violence (TDV) across the pandemic period. Members of historically minoritized groups are at particular risk for IPV victimization

Nonconsensual distribution of intimate images (NDII), commonly misrepresented as “revenge porn,” is a growing form of cyber harassment and online sexual violence that disproportionately affects women and challenges traditional social frameworks. Despite increasing global research on NDII, Caribbean-based studies remain scarce, leaving critical gaps in understanding how regional cultural norms, gender

Few evaluations have been conducted of trafficking and educational programs aimed at reducing commercial sexual exploitation (CSE) and trafficking of youth, despite the growing implementation of these programs across the United States. The current study uses a quasi-experimental design to evaluate the Not a Number (NAN) trafficking prevention program in two high schools in Houston, TX ( N = 449). In

Limited attention has focused on sibling relationships following disclosure of childhood sexual abuse. This study sought to investigate changes, if any, in sibling relationships before, immediately following disclosure, and at the present time, from the perspective of non-abused adult siblings. A cross-sectional survey design was used to measure the extent of closeness, explore changes in relationships

Existing studies and theories suggest that childhood maltreatment by parents is a significant risk factor for suicidal ideation. While prior research has examined various influencing factors, further exploration is needed to clarify the shared mechanisms underlying this relationship. This study examines the mediating roles of self-compassion and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and whether this

Globally, the rate of domestic violence and abuse (DVA) experienced by the female prison population is estimated to be high. This review explored the evidence on interventions for women with experience of DVA in prison and post-release during the resettlement period. The databases Web of Science, Scopus, ProQuest (Social Sciences Premium Collection) and several secondary databases were searched and

Limited evidence exists on help-seeking, access, and use of support services and resources by survivors of intimate partner violence (IPV) in Thailand. This study uses qualitative descriptive methods to explore help-seeking behaviors of adult (18 years and older) Thai women who reported IPV in the past 6 months. Twenty-seven women were recruited through social media and consented to participate in

Romantic partners can be both accurate and biased in their perception of each other’s hostile behaviors. In perpetrators and victims of intimate partner violence (IPV), documented deficits in social cognition and hostile attributions could contribute to greater biases. The current study used the truth and bias model to examine accuracy and bias in perception of the partner’s hostility during a conflict

Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptom severity and alcohol use are disproportionately high and often related to military sexual assault (MSA) survivors. Theories of trauma and alcohol use implicate the role of negative cognitive processes following traumatic events, suggesting that a potential mechanism of this association may be posttraumatic cognitions (PTCs). PTCs include negative beliefs

This paper examined police occupational hazards and insecurity in Nigeria. The paper highlighted the dangerous nature of police work as it specifically relates to mortality level in the line of duty, risky job descriptions, and experiences about hazards associated with the work. Human factor theory was used to explain the paper as it relates to work environment, hazards, or injuries. The study adopted

Eliminating men’s violence against women (MVAW) is one of the key steps to improve a country’s development, and Sweden could be considered a critical case for the study of these issues because it is currently considered one of the most gender equal in the world. Effective violence prevention among adolescents and young adults is a key strategy for reducing rates of MVAW. A qualitative study was conducted

There is established evidence that childhood maltreatment is associated with Complex Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (C-PTSD), although the underlying mechanisms are not still precise. The current study aimed to systematically review empirical studies examining potential psychological factors linking childhood maltreatment to C-PTSD and the gaps in the literature. Following the Preferred Reporting Items

Extensive research exists regarding the impact of childhood maltreatment (CM) on depression and anxiety in adulthood. Still, its effect on the psychotherapeutic process, particularly symptomatic change and working alliance, remains unclear. Evaluating studies on the impact of CM on the psychotherapeutic process can help identify research gaps. This study aimed to conduct a scoping review of studies

To date, most of the research on sexual violence (SV) has focused on assaults perpetrated by men against women. However, the prevalence of female perpetration of SV also warrants attention. Although the number of assaults perpetrated by women has been increasing, there is a lack of research on variables that may influence female-perpetrated SV. The confluence model of sexual aggression is a well-established

Previous research has examined students’ bullying experiences, its predictors, and the harm caused. However, the bidirectional relationship between family factors and membership in victim groups remains unclear. This study first classified students into different victim groups based on the forms and levels of bullying they experienced. On this basis, two goals were set. The first aim was to examine

The aim of this study was to identify reasons/themes underlying employed women’s decision to disclose or not disclose their experience of partner violence. A sample of 229 full-time employed women was recruited from a higher educational institution in Jordan. Participants provided data regarding their experience of violence and perceived reasons influencing their decision to disclose or not disclose

Previous studies have shown that peer victimization has a negative effect on sleep quality. However, there is limited understanding of how peer victimization affects sleep quality. According to the theoretical model of the stress-sleep relationship, stressors, such as peer victimization, affect individuals’ sleep quality by affecting their cognitive processes and emotional responses. Therefore, this

Physical assault of women at the intersection of race/ethnicity and physical disability is not well studied. This study seeks to assess the prevalence of physical assault-related emergency department or hospital visits among women with physical disabilities during different stages of the perinatal period, stratified by racial/ethnic background. This study used 1998–2020 data from the Massachusetts

This study used machine learning methods to detect risk and protective factors for bullying perpetration in adolescents. The study sample consisted of 777 students with an age range of 11 to 16 years old. Multidimensional data covering both individual and environmental levels were collected. Individual factors included moral disengagement, normative beliefs about aggression, neuroticism, and self-control;

This qualitative study explores the experiences of women and children in Gaza amid the ongoing conflict following the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack and subsequent Israeli military responses. It aims to understand how these women navigate war-induced challenges, focusing on coping mechanisms through Lazarus’s stress theory. Thirty internally displaced Palestinian women from Rafah, aged 18 to 59 ( M

Objectives Public transportation systems experience dynamic changes over time to accommodate growing cities, yet evaluations of their impact on crime often focus on shorter, static periods. This study examines the long-term relationship between light rail expansion and crime, using a 20-year observation period in Charlotte, NC. We analyze changes in crime patterns near original, expanded, and planned

The link between intimate partner abuse (IPA) and violent extremism has become an area of media and policy interest – sparked both by newly emerging extremes (e.g., Involuntary Celibates; incels) and high-profile attacks where the offender had previously perpetrated IPA. These developments blur the boundaries between forms of violence traditionally treated in silos of public and private (domestic)

The aim of this study is to analyze the relationships between different types of violence (social, cyberbullying, partner violence, and child abuse and neglect) and mental health (depression, anxiety, stress, self-esteem, and paranoid thoughts). There were 421 adult participants, 18 years or older, from the cities of Juarez ( n = 202), Chihuahua ( n = 99), Parral ( n = 57), Nuevo Casas Grandes ( n

This study examines the impact of mass shooting events (MSEs) on youth suicide-related behaviors in schools, focusing on heterogeneity across age, race, and gender. Suicide is the second leading cause of death among adolescents and has increased by 63% in the last two decades. Using individual-level data from the Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System (YRBS) and state-level data from the Gun Violence

Image-based sexual abuse (IBSA) encompasses the taking, sharing, and/or making threats to share nude or sexual images of others without consent. Research shows that a large percentage of individuals have been a bystander to IBSA, but most do not intervene. Currently, there is little understanding of why this is the case. The research presented in this article begins to address this gap in the literature

Although several studies have shown that one person’s trauma is associated with romantic relationship difficulties for both partners in adulthood, most have overlooked the particularity of dual-trauma couples, in which both partners have experienced traumatic experiences. This rapid review investigated the dynamics and challenges within dual-trauma couples. A rapid review methodology was employed to

Research SummaryAs a result of the 2022 Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization decision that overturned Roe v. Wade, state lawmakers can and have enacted abortion restrictions, including criminal penalties targeting those who seek, provide, or assist with abortion. Given the current legal landscape, it is imperative to assess public opinion regarding the endorsement of punishments for illegal

Corporal punishment (CP) remains a contentious issue in child-rearing debates, with varying opinions influenced by cultural, educational, and personal experiences. This study investigates the impact of sex, educational level, witnessing domestic violence, and experiencing physical and psychological abuse during childhood on adults’ attitudes toward CP. In addition, it explores the mediating roles of

Social exclusion heightens hostile cognition and aggressive responses toward excluders. However, its direct causal effects and relationship with self-construal are unclear in early childhood. This study experimentally investigated the effects of social exclusion on later hostile cognition and aggressive responses toward excluders (vs. includers) in Japanese 5- to 6-year-old preschoolers ( N = 35; M

For parents, influencer marketing has become a primary profession and income source. Parents share highly personal images of their underage children. In these posts, the privacy and rights of the children can sometimes be overlooked. The aim of this study was to identify situations in which the posts made by parent influencers about their children may negatively affect them. This study analyzed 2,597

Bias-motivated victimization, including hate crimes, has steadily been an increasing concern across the country. For Latinx populations, anti-immigrant sentiment and targeted political rhetoric have also been on the rise. Due to this context, it is important to understand the detrimental impact such experiences can have on mental health outcomes such as anger, anxiety, depression, and dissociation

Problem alcohol use is prevalent among women who experience male-perpetrated intimate partner violence (IPV). However, the pathways by which this occurs remain poorly understood and understudied among African American women. This study sought to examine context-specific social and psychological mediators of this association. Using structural equation modeling (SEM), we tested a conceptual framework

Purpose To examine whether various data structures, visualizations, and “nudges” impact police leader’s (lieutenant and above) strategic crime prevention decisions. Methods We utilized a multi-armed survey experiment in which police leaders (N = 1195) were randomly assigned various data visuals and “nudges” to investigate their impact on police leader’s decision-making intentions. Results When police

Despite a growing body of research on the negative mental health impacts of intimate partner violence (IPV) on college students, little work has explored the potential of protective factors to buffer symptoms. This study used the American College Health Assessment (ACHA) dataset to examine protective factors (campus belonging, campus safety, flourishing, and resilience) in addressing psychological

Sexual assault (SA) remains a significant public health issue, and there is growing interest in SA prevention approaches. Bystander intervention (BI) programs aimed at increasing individuals’ willingness to intervene when they witness problematic situations show promise. However, social contexts that are high-risk for SA often involve alcohol, which may impact bystanders’ abilities to intervene. Indeed

The 11th revision of the World Health Organization’s International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11) proposed two sibling diagnoses, namely post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and complex PTSD (CPTSD). We aimed to synthesize studies that evaluated the association between adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and PTSD or CPTSD. Systematic search of 7 databases identified 24 studies (282 effect sizes;