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Katelyn P Hancock1, Leah E Daigle2
1Department of Social, Cultural, and Justice Studies, University of Tennessee Chattanooga, Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA katelyn-hancock@utc.edu.
Violence and Victims
|June 22, 2023
Summary
College students experiencing multiple types of victimization (polyvictimization) have lower GPAs. Polyvictims are more likely to suffer academic harm due to mental health, physical health, and substance use issues.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Criminology
- Public Health
Background:
- Polyvictimization, experiencing multiple forms of victimization, can have severe consequences.
- Limited research exists on polyvictimization's impact on college students' academic lives.
- Understanding polyvictimization is crucial for student well-being and academic success.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the relationship between polyvictimization (sexual, violent, stalking) and academic performance in college students.
- To identify specific factors linking polyvictimization to academic outcomes.
- To inform interventions supporting victimized students.
Main Methods:
- Utilized data from the American College Health Association's National College Health Assessment II (Spring 2019).
- Analyzed data from 67,972 college students.
- Assessed polyvictimization experiences within the past 12 months and their correlation with academic performance.
Main Results:
- Polyvictims reported lower grade point averages compared to nonpolyvictims.
- Polyvictims faced higher odds of academic performance decline linked to mental health, physical health, and substance use.
- Students experiencing three types of victimization showed the greatest risk of academic harm.
Conclusions:
- Polyvictimization significantly impacts college students' academic performance.
- Mental health, physical health, and substance use are key mediating factors in this relationship.
- Targeted support for polyvictimized students is essential to mitigate academic consequences.
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