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Examining Men's Perceptions of GBV Prevention Programming Content.
Christopher T Allen1, Juliana Carlson2, Erin A Casey3
11 University of Massachusetts, Lowell, MA, USA.
Violence Against Women
|September 25, 2018
Summary
Understanding how men perceive gender-based violence (GBV) prevention events is crucial. Four distinct perception profiles emerged, offering insights for improving future GBV prevention programs engaging men.
Area of Science:
- Social Sciences
- Public Health
- Gender Studies
Background:
- Growing global initiatives aim to involve men in preventing gender-based violence (GBV).
- Understanding male participants' perspectives on GBV prevention events is essential for program effectiveness.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess men's perceptions of topics covered in GBV prevention events.
- To identify distinct profiles of these perceptions among male participants.
- To examine the association between perception profiles and men's motivation/confidence in anti-violence actions.
Main Methods:
- Utilized data from 319 men globally who attended GBV prevention events.
- Employed latent class analysis to identify perception profiles.
- Correlated perception profiles with motivation and confidence levels.
Main Results:
- Identified four distinct profiles of how men perceived the topics in GBV prevention events.
- These profiles varied in their association with men's motivation and confidence for anti-violence action.
Conclusions:
- Findings highlight the heterogeneity in men's perceptions of GBV prevention content.
- Results provide a basis for tailoring prevention programs to better resonate with diverse male audiences.
- Implications discussed for enhancing the design and delivery of GBV prevention initiatives targeting men.